The Urca project will be featured at the congress of the Italian Society of Herpetology

From 18 to 20 September, work on the conservation of Emys orbicularis, the European bog turtle, will be presented. Here are the appointments:

📅 18 September: Presentation of the contribution ‘LIFE URCA PROEMYS: an integrated approach for the conservation of Emys orbicularis in Italy and Slovenia’.

📅 19 September: Poster entitled ‘LIFE URCA PROEMYS in Liguria: habitat restoration in favour of Emys orbicularis within the Oasi I Valloni (Italy, SV)’. Focus on environmental restoration activities in our beloved Liguria!

📅 20 September: Presentation of the contribution ‘Geographic variation and sexual size dimorphism of Emys orbicularis in Italy and Slovenia: results of the monitoring task within the LIFE URCA PROEMYS project’.

Also on 20 September, between 11:00 and 12:30, a round table will be held entitled ‘The conservation of Emys orbicularis in Italy: a shared action plan’, organised together with the Life IP IMAGINE Umbria project. A crucial moment to discuss and share conservation strategies for the future of this species