Cona Island: a project of reclamation between the river and the sea

Alice Barattin University of Udine

It is a 2400 hectares area which is situated along the last 15 Km of theIsonzo’ s course

Why is it so important?The northermost wet area of

the Mediterranean SeaIt’ s the result of lots of

transformations in the centuries

SIC and ZPS Hight value of biodiversity

(313 species of birds out of the 550 in Europe)

Water environments Salt marshesMud flatsSandy deposits and

gravelly isles at the river’ s mouth

Temporary and perennial fresh water marshes

Reed areas Underwater seaside areas

The important role of Camargue breed They usually live on wetlandsAnd they help to conserve the environment as far as vegetationis concerned

StructuresThe observation pointsThe visitor’ s centre and its museumThe museum of renewable energy sourcesThe wild fauna restoration centre

Activities Horse riding Bike rentingBirdwatchingDidactic activitiesExcursions by boatCultural festival “il Fiume

e le Stelle”Project “Arti nella Natura”Projects to integrate

disadvantaged people in working activities

Cona Island

Social economy

Sustainable development

Eco tourismEnvironmetal education

Biodiversity

Thanks for your attention