5. During the research activities, some self-made restoration works were witnessed, in particular from associations (NGOs) of citizens from urban centers nearby the River Brenta Valley (i.e. Bassano del Grappa). Here you see the restoration of a terrace covered by woods by a Scout Group. Ongoing processes on the ground: some ‘New pioneers’
6. Here two ex- teachers start cultivating their vegetable garden on a terrace For producing vegetables, and for nice flowers too. The vegetable garden of citizens from a nearby town
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11. Overall adoption management system Adoption Commitee Abandoned Terraces Local landowners University of Padova Municipality of Valstagna Italian Alpine Club Terraces recovery and cultivation Long-range adoption Direct adoption Local workers Nearby towns inhabitants Local people
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13. Historical relationship INSIDER vs OUTSIDER Different perception Different historical background Different objectives Possible target relationship INSIDER OUTSIDER Common work on terraces Common agronomic competencies also common family/geographic origin… Adopting a terrace between insider and outsider (1)
14. ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE Biodiversity safeguard ECONOMIC VALUE Intensive cultivation SOCIO-CULTURAL VALUE Personal satisfaction HISTORICAL VALUE Local heritage Terraces recovery as halfway point OUTSIDER POINT-OF-VIEW INSIDER POINT-OF-VIEW
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