Uncovering the local foodscapes. Exploring the Etna volcano case study, Italy

Gianni Petino; Donatella Privitera; Gianni Petino; Donatella Privitera

doi:10.3934/geosci.2023021

AIMS Geosciences

2023, Volume 9, Issue 2: 392-408. doi: 10.3934/geosci.2023021

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Uncovering the local foodscapes. Exploring the Etna volcano case study, Italy

Gianni Petino ¹,
Donatella Privitera ^{2
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Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Catania, via Vittorio Emanuele Ⅱ 49, 95131 Catania, Italy
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Department of Educational Sciences, University of Catania, via Biblioteca 4, 95124 Catania, Italy

Received: 22 March 2023 Revised: 10 May 2023 Accepted: 21 May 2023 Published: 01 June 2023

The Etna natural and agricultural landscape, located on the island of Sicily in Italy, is known for its stunning views and unique geology. It is also home to a diverse array of plant and animal life, as well as a rich cultural and agricultural history and quality products. Using GIS (Geographic Information System) analysis, it is possible to quantify and evaluate the value of this landscape, providing a better understanding of the value that the Etna landscape provides to the surrounding region. The study highlights the landscape transformations of Etna over the last years to ensure market integration and support sustainable resource management strategies regarding local cultural heritage and environmental sustainability. Detailed knowledge of landscape dynamics is crucial for many applications, from resource management to governance services assessments.
- landscape planning,
- GIS,
- agricultural practices,
- quality products,
- Sicily,
- land use
Citation: Gianni Petino, Donatella Privitera. Uncovering the local foodscapes. Exploring the Etna volcano case study, Italy[J]. AIMS Geosciences, 2023, 9(2): 392-408. doi: 10.3934/geosci.2023021

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Abstract

The Etna natural and agricultural landscape, located on the island of Sicily in Italy, is known for its stunning views and unique geology. It is also home to a diverse array of plant and animal life, as well as a rich cultural and agricultural history and quality products. Using GIS (Geographic Information System) analysis, it is possible to quantify and evaluate the value of this landscape, providing a better understanding of the value that the Etna landscape provides to the surrounding region. The study highlights the landscape transformations of Etna over the last years to ensure market integration and support sustainable resource management strategies regarding local cultural heritage and environmental sustainability. Detailed knowledge of landscape dynamics is crucial for many applications, from resource management to governance services assessments.

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