Chapter Habitat and flora monitoring in the Regional Nature Reserve of "Palude del Conte e Duna Costiera di Porto Cesareo" (Puglia, Italy)

Abstract

This study describes the results of the monitoring activity on habitats and plant species in the Regional Nature Reserve of "Palude del Conte e Duna Costiera di Porto Cesareo" (Puglia, Italy) and in the adjoining special areas of conservation (SACs), in the period April-December 2018. The activity combined field vegetation surveys and interpretation of orthophotos on a GIS system. The study identifies the pressure and threat factors that negatively affect the conservation of habitats.