Abstract
Land fragmentation is a factor that limits the development of the agricultural and forestry sector, as well as the ability of operators to reach a profitable economic dimension. This phenomenon also influences the creation of activities and incomes in a negative way in marginal areas. In this context, land consolidation associations (LCA) can be a useful tool in reducing this limitation and promoting better management of the territory by improving the link between the landscape and tourism. This study aims to make a comparison between the different LCAs operating in the north-west of Italy, with a specific focus on differences and similarities amongst LCAs, highlighting each orientation towards the management of the landscape with the purpose of improving tourism development. The research used a survey method; a questionnaire was designed, and a semi-structured interview was conducted with each LCA president. Findings show that land management by LCAs allows the preservation and/or improvement of the landscape and supports the development of agricultural activities such as animal breeding. This kind of landscape-based land management increases the attractiveness of the territory in terms of tourism, stimulating the nature-oriented tourism tools. Therefore, on the one hand, the Piedmontese model supports the landscape and also allows economic and social goals to be reached by tourism solutions, and on the other hand it stimulates the improvement of the environment and the creation of chests of biodiversity.
Highlights
The Sustainable Development Goals, identified by the UN, are increasing in importance at the international level and involve various economic and social areas, including land management.Careful management and use of territories, even in marginal and disadvantaged areas, can lead to the achievement of objectives such as the protection of the terrestrial ecosystem, the reduction of activities that can generate climate change and the creation of useful jobs to support the prosperity of rural communities.In order to achieve these objectives, different tools can be implemented to support and enhance the territory and landscape that are applicable for tourism purposes
The first was dedicated to the creation of the questionnaire, on the basis of a careful and complete bibliographic analysis aimed at identifying the specificities of the land consolidation associations (LCA) and the related opportunities resulting from their activation
Landscape and tourism lead to the creation of experiences, useful means for increasing and spreading the value of the territory
Summary
The Sustainable Development Goals, identified by the UN, are increasing in importance at the international level and involve various economic and social areas, including land management.Careful management and use of territories, even in marginal and disadvantaged areas, can lead to the achievement of objectives such as the protection of the terrestrial ecosystem, the reduction of activities that can generate climate change and the creation of useful jobs to support the prosperity of rural communities.In order to achieve these objectives, different tools can be implemented to support and enhance the territory and landscape that are applicable for tourism purposes. The Sustainable Development Goals, identified by the UN, are increasing in importance at the international level and involve various economic and social areas, including land management. Careful management and use of territories, even in marginal and disadvantaged areas, can lead to the achievement of objectives such as the protection of the terrestrial ecosystem, the reduction of activities that can generate climate change and the creation of useful jobs to support the prosperity of rural communities. In order to achieve these objectives, different tools can be implemented to support and enhance the territory and landscape that are applicable for tourism purposes. The territory should be managed according to criteria of effectiveness and efficiency, with the involvement of the local community in decision-making processes, even in marginal and disadvantaged rural areas [8,9]
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