Brooklyn Colm Tóibín

Università degli Studi di TORINO
Ricerca scientifica finanziata dell'Università
Ricerca
Anno presentazione richiesta 2011
Project Id: ORTO11Y7HR
1 Project general informations
1.1 Starting date (year)
2011
1.2 Duration
36 months
1.3 Type of request
Track B
1.4 Scientific Field (MacroArea) I. Formal and Experimental Sciences and Technologies
3 Title
PROactive management of GEOlogical heritage in the PIEMONTE region: innovative methods and
functional guidelines for promoting geodiversity knowledge and supporting geoconservation
activities (PROGEO-Piemonte)
3 Titolo
Gestione fattiva del patrimonio geologico piemontese: metodi innovativi e linee guida per
promuovere la conoscenza della geodiversità e le iniziative di geoconservazione (PROGEOPiemonte)
4 ERC codes
PE Physical Sciences and Engineering
PE10 Earth system science: physical geography, geology, geophysics, atmospheric sciences,
oceanography, climatology, ecology, global environmental change, biogeochemical cycles,
natural resources management
PE10_5 Geology, tectonics, volcanology
PE10_12 Sedimentology, soil science, palaeontology, earth evolution
PE10_13 Physical geography
PE10_10 Mineralogy, petrology, igneous petrology, metamorphic petrology
SH Social Sciences and Humanities
SH3 Environment, space and population: environmental studies, demography, social
geography, urban and regional studies
SH3_1 Environment, resources and sustainability
5 Key words
geoheritage
geodiversity
geoconservation
geosites
Piemonte (NW Italy)
geotourism
Territorial Integrated Analysis
environmental management
3D virtual environments
geoeducation
6 Abstract for dissemination activities
The term “Geoheritage” apply to sites or areas of geologic features with significant scientific,
educational, cultural, or aesthetic value. The multidisciplinary research project “PROGEOPiemonte” aims to achieve a new conceptual and operational discipline in the management of the
geological heritage of the Piemonte Region by means of the development of techniques for
recognizing and managing its rich geodiversity at the local and regional scale. Our assumption is
that Geoheritage sites (“geosites”) can serve both the public and private interests. After a systematic
review of inventoried geosites, 9 strategic geothematic areas will be investigated to represent the
geodiversity of Piemonte, each characterized by high potential for scientific studies, enhancement
of public understanding of science, recreation activities and for economic support to local
communities. Specialized research teams will analyze critical aspects to advancing knowledge
about the geological history of the Piemonte Region, climate and environmental changes, natural
hazards, soil processes and georesources. Scientific concepts and techniques will be coupled with
geodiffusion interests and products: not only geosites but also museum collections, evidences of
mining activity and quarrying, science exhibits and nature trails. Action plans will be developed
with local partners to determine management requirements. A series of experiments will be carried
out to evaluate best solutions for visual representation of geological processes and evolutionary
scenarios. Outcomes of the project will include didactic tools for educators, schools and public in
general. The recognition of the economic value of geodiversity will lead to the production of
regional guidelines for Geoconservation and Geosites integrated quality management system,
suitable for tourism and sustainable development strategies. An international advisory board will
evaluate yearly project advancements, proposed strategies and products.
6 Riassunto del progetto per scopi divulgativi
Il termine “geoheritage” (patrimonio geologico) si riferisce a siti o aree ove sono conservati
elementi geologici di valore scientifico, educativo, estetico e culturale. Il progetto multidisciplinare
“PROGEO-Piemonte” ha lo scopo di proporre un approccio concettuale e operativo innovativo per
la gestione del patrimonio geologico piemontese. La premessa è che i siti in cui tale patrimonio è
conservato (“geositi”) abbiano un interesse sia pubblico che privato. Dopo la revisione dei geositi
già censiti, saranno analizzate 9 aree geotematiche, ritenute strategiche per la loro ricaduta
sull’avanzamento delle conoscenze scientifiche, sulla consapevolezza della popolazione e
sull’economia locale. Gruppi di ricerca specializzati incrementeranno le conoscenze scientifiche
sull’evoluzione geologica del Piemonte, sui passati cambiamenti climatici ed ambientali, sui rischi
naturali, sui processi pedogenetici e sulle georisorse. Le conoscenze acquisite saranno divulgate al
pubblico non specialistico; tale attività si concentrerà non solo sui geositi, ma anche su collezioni
museali e sull’attività mineraria e sarà implementata dalla progettazione di mostre e di percorsi
naturalistici. L’attività verrà svolta in collaborazione con partners territoriali qualificati (ecomusei
ecc..) al fine di esplicitare le esigenze di gestione del patrimonio. Il progetto prevede lo sviluppo di
tecniche per la rappresentazione visiva dei processi geologici e predisporrà strumenti didattici utili
per la divulgazione della conoscenza geologica, che verranno utilizzati da insegnanti delle scuole e,
più in generale, dal pubblico non specialistico. Il valore economico della geodiversità, valutata a
livello locale e regionale, sfocerà nella produzione di linee guida per la Geoconservazione e la
gestione integrata dei geositi. Un comitato scientifico internazionale valuterà ogni anno lo stato di
avanzamento del progetto, la validità delle strategie proposte e dei relativi prodotti.
7 Principal investigator (PI)
GIARDINO Marco
(Surname)
(Name)
Associate
professor
GEO/04
(Settore scient. Discipl.)
(Tipology)
03/07/1961
GRDMRC61L03L219W
(Date of
birth)
(Personal identification code)
SCIENZE DELLA TERRA
(Department)
011
6705164
011
[email protected]
6708394
(Email)
(Telephone) (Fax)
8 Principal investigator curriculum
Marco Giardino, born in Torino, Italy, on July 3rd 1961, is Associate Professor in the Scientific
Disciplinary Sector of Physical Geography and Geomorphology at the Earth Sciences Department
of the University of Torino, where he teaches Geomorphology and Applied Geomorphology in the
Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of the University of Torino.
1) Education, fellowships/grants and training
1987: Applied Audiovisual Techniques to scientific documentation and communication, (resp. J.
Boswall, BBC, UK).
1990: M.Sc. thesis in Geological Sciences, Univ. Torino
1995: PhD in Earth Sciences; University Consortium Cagliari-Genoa-Turin.
1997: CNR Fellowship “Short Term Mobility”. USGS, Denver, Colorado,
2008: World Wide Style program of international researcher exchanges, Simon Fraser University,
Burnaby, BC. Canada.
2009: Faculty Enrichment Program of the International Council for Canadian Studies.
2) Research activities
Dr. Giardino is a geomorphologist whose research activities focus on:
• earth surface processes, particularly those of mountain regions, including glacial and fluvial
environments;
• the “static” (lithostructural) and “dynamic” (tectonic and climatic) factors conditioning the
evolution of mountainous relief and hydrographic networks;
• natural hazards and risks, particularly those related to instability phenomena of the abovementioned environments;
• techniques and applications for geoheritage management.
These activities were mainly conducted in the European Alps, in addition to the Rocky Mountains
of Colorado (USA), the Coast Belt and the Cordillera of British Columbia (Canada) and the
Darjeeling Himalayas (India) through national and international research programs and agreements.
Research is interdisciplinary in character and includes traditional field surveys, digital terrain
mapping and remote sensing studies.
Positions held
1993-1994 Geomorphology Researcher at the USGS - BELH (Branch of Earthquake and Landslide
Hazard) Golden, Colorado, USA.
1995-1997 Geomorphology Researcher (art. 23/171/91), C.N.R - Centro di Studi sulla
Geodinamica, Torino.
1997 Visiting Scientist, USGS-Geological Hazards Section, Denver, Colorado, USA.
1999–2010 Researcher, permanent position, Sector of Physical Geography and Geomorphology,
University of Torino.
2008-2009 Visiting Scientist, Centre for Natural Hazard Research, Simon Fraser University,
Burnaby, BC. Canada.
Research Programs and Activities
1999 – 2008 Participant and coordinator in Physical Geography and Applied Geomorphology
projects financed by University of Torino (ex 60% funds)
2001-2006 Author of monographs on the natural history and the Geoheritage of valleys (Arve,
Sangone, Susa, Aosta) in the Western Alps. The volume on the territory of the Torino 2006 Winter
Olympic Games won the FIST-Geoitalia Contest for the best geosite publication.
2002-2004 local coordinator of MIUR PRIN-Cofin 2002 National Project: "Landslide activity and
climate changes”
Since 2002 IFFI Project (National Inventory of Landslides in Italy): scientific coordinator for the
Aosta Valley Autonomous Region.
2003-2005 EU INTERREG III (Italy-France) Project “Mountains born for the sea – Geotourism
activities in the Montgenevre area”. Scientific coordinator and author of field trip books and videos.
2004-2006 MIUR PRIN-Cofin 2004 National Project "The Geomorphological heritage as a
resource for a sustainable tourism”: Scientific coordinator for the Univ. of Torino Research Group
(National Coordinator: M. Panizza).
Since 2007 Participant to the research projects: “Geosites of the Langhe-Monferrato Hills”
(Regione Piemonte and Ente Parch Astigiani) and “Geotouristic map of the Middle Tanaro Valley”
(Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali).
Since 2007 Participant in the activity of ITHACA, an ONU-WFP (World Food Program) research
unit to support humanitarian intervention during natural disaster.
2008-2009 Visiting Scientist, Centre for Natural Hazard Research, Simon Fraser University,
Burnaby, BC. Canada. Research included the study of large, deep-seated slope instabilities in
Western Canada and comparison to situations in the Italian Alps. (Collaborative project with Drs. J.
Clague and D. Stead).
2009 - to date Responsible researcher for the Centro Funzionale of Aosta Valley Region in the
B.1.3 work-package (“Regional analysis of slope instabilities of high mountains”) of the Interreg
Alcotra strategic project “NatRisk” (2009-2012).
Service to the Academic Community
2001 Dr. Giardino established the GeoSITlab (GIS and Geomatics Laboratory) in the Earth
Sciences Department of the University of Torino.
2005 Organization of the AFEQ (Association Francaise pour l’Etude di Quaternarie) Annual field
trip “Le Quaternaire des vallées alpines. Fronts glaciaires, mouvements de versant et comblements
alluviaux dans la vallèes de l’Arve et de Suse”.
2005 Secretary of MAEGS14 (Meeting of the Association of European Geological Societies; held
in Torino, Italy): "Natural hazards related to the recent geological evolution".
2006 Organization of the AIGEO (Associazione Italiana di Geografia Fisica e Geomorfologia)
National Congress in honor of Prof. Augusto Biancotti (Torino): (Geomorphological environment
and human activities: resources, risks, impacts).
2007 Session Convener at the EGU General Assembly 2007 (Vienna); Session GM24 on
“GEOMATICS application in GEOMORPHOLOGY: new technologies for the improvement of an
“old” science”.
2007 “ImaGeo” a spin-off company was established by the University of Torino and the Academic
Senate appointed Dr. Giardino as its Scientific coordinator.
2007-2008 Coordinator of the project “Innovative research methods and technologies for the
multispatial/multitemporal analysis of landslides in mountain regions, the prevention and awareness
of related natural hazards and risks”, (MIUR note n.179 - A.F.2007), International agreement
between Tripura University (Responsible Prof. Kumar Sunil De, Department of Geography and
Disaster Management India) and University of Torino.
Memberships and Activities in Scientific Societies
AIGEO (Associazione Italiana di Geografia Fisica e Geomorfologia)
AIQUA (Associazione Italiana per lo studio del Quaternario)
Associazione Italiana di Geologia e Turismo
AIT (Associazione Italiana di Telerilevamento)
EGU (European Geoscience Union)
SGI (Società Geologica Italiana)
Invited member of the Italian Glaciological Committee (2003 – to date)
Member of the Executive Committee of the Association of European Geological Societies, AEGS,
(2003 – to date).
AEGS secretary. (2008 – to date)
3) Teaching Activities
University of Torino
At the Faculty of Science M.F.N., Degrees on: B.Sc. Geological Sciences (Applied
Geomorphology, 1999-2001; Geomorphology, 2002 – to date; Applied Geomorphology I, 2007 – to
date), M.Sc Geological Sciences (Geodynamics and Morphogenesis , 2004-2008), M.Sc.
Environmental and Applied Geology (Geomorphological Analysis and Representation, 2003-2008;
Applied Geomorphology and Geothematic mapping, 2009 – to date), M.Sc. Analysis and
Management of the Environment, Geomorphology (2005-2008).
Other classes taught as part of Interfaculty Programs include Science of Alpine Tourism: Slope
dynamics in the Physical Geography Course (2001). Scientific Communication: Earth Sciences
(2005 and 2008). Hign School for Secondary School Teacher (SIS/Piemonte): Environmental
Dynamics and Risks in the Earth Sciences (2000-2008).
Member of student thesis committees, participating in supervision and tutorship. Acted as the
principal thesis tutor for 62 students (1999 – to date).
Outreach activities
Other related teaching activities within the scientific discipline of Physical Geography and
Geomorphology have contributed to: Master of Scientific Communication (2003); Master COREP
in Local development and valorization of the cultural alpine heritage (2005); Management of
Environment and Territory (Verbania: 2003-2005) Chieri: (2006); ESF Course in Mountain safety
at the Fondazione Montagna Sicura di Courmayeur (2007). Invited lectures have been presented at
the Universities of Genua, Milan, and Cagliari (Italy), Chambery and Reims (France), Colorado
School of Mines (USA) and Simon Fraser University (Canada).
International activities and Doctoral Schools
As part of a Socrates/Erasmus Project, Dr. Giardino is a coordinator of student and faculty
exchanges with the French Universities of Reims-Champagne-Ardenne, de Savoie (Chambery), des
Antilles et de la Guyane (Guadalupe); and also with Valladolid (Spain) and Athens (Greece).
Dr. Giardino is the European Coordinator in the a EU-Canada “geoNatHaz” project “Enhancing
International Earth Science Competence in Natural Hazards Research” (web:
www.geonathaz.unito.it ) a Transatlantic Exchange Partnerships, jointly established by EACEA and
HRSDC agencies, for a consortium of 4 european universities (Torino Bologna, Chambery,
Athens), 3 Canadian ones (Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, Queen’s
University), and 22 “supporting organizations” (industry, research and other academic institutions,
including IGAR-University of Lausanne).
Member of the Teaching Committee for the Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, leader of the International
Workshop on “Glacier- and Permafrost-related Hazards, Courmayeur 2002); Summer schools on
geomorphological mapping in the alpine environment (VINCI 2002 program).
At the University of Torino Dr. Giardino has been the tutor for nine Ph.D. theses in the Earth
Sciences doctoral program and for one Ph.D. thesis on Environmental Protection and Land Planning
He has also acted a tutor for one student in “Earth System Science: Environmental, Resources and
Cultural Heritage” at the Modena and Reggio Emilia University.
9.1 Tenured professors
nº
Surname
Name
Department
Title
Time spent for Age
the project
(Hours/year)
1. AJASSA
Roberto
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
220
56
2. BALESTRO
Gianni
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
175
42
3. BELLUSO
Elena
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Associate
professor
175
50
4. BELTRAMO
Riccardo
SCIENZE
MERCEOLOGICHE
Full
professor
175
50
5. BENNA
Piera
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Associate
professor
175
56
6. BONETTO
Sabrina
Maria Rita
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
60
33
7. BORGHI
Alessandro
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Associate
professor
220
53
8. CADOPPI
Paola
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Associate
professor
220
51
9. CAMARA
ARTIGAS
Fernando
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Full
professor
160
43
10. CASTELLI
Daniele
Carlo
Cesare
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Full
professor
150
54
11. CIGOLINI
Corrado
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Assistant
professor
45
57
12. CLARI
Pierangelo
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Full
professor
130
63
13. COSTA
Emanuele
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Assistant
professor
245
48
14. D'ATRI
Anna
SCIENZE DELLA
Assistant
220
52
Raffaella
TERRA
professor
15. DELA PIERRE
Francesco
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
220
49
16. DUGLIO
Stefano
SCIENZE
MERCEOLOGICHE
Assistant
professor
80
35
17. FERRANDO
Simona
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Assistant
professor
200
37
18. FERRERO
Elena
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Associate
professor
200
69
19. FESTA
Andrea
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
90
40
20. FORNARO
Mauro
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Full
professor
90
62
21. FORNO
Maria
Gabriella
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Associate
professor
245
56
22. FRATIANNI
Simona
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
175
37
23. GATTIGLIO
Marco
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Associate
professor
220
56
24. GIANOTTI
Franco
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
245
45
25. GIARDINO
Marco
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Associate
professor
360
49
26. GROPPO
Chiara
Teresa
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Assistant
professor
175
32
27. LOMBARDO
Vincenzo
INFORMATICA
Associate
professor
175
46
28. LOZAR
Francesca
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
245
47
29. MANDRONE
Giuseppe
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
60
45
30. MARTINETTO
Edoardo
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
70
44
31. MARTIRE
Luca
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Associate
professor
245
51
32. MASCIOCCO
Luciano
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
245
53
33. MOTTA
Luigi
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
90
47
34. MOTTA
Michele
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Associate
professor
90
45
35. PIERVITTORI
Rosanna
BIOLOGIA
VEGETALE
Associate
professor
175
57
36. ROLFO
Franco
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Assistant
professor
245
42
37. ROSSETTI
Piergiorgio
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Associate
professor
245
53
38. RUBBO
Marco
SCIENZE
MINERALOGICHE E
PETROLOGICHE
Associate
professor
120
65
39. VESCE
Enrica
SCIENZE
MERCEOLOGICHE
Assistant
professor
80
43
40. VIOLANTI
Donata
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Full
professor
70
62
41. ZANELLA
Elena
SCIENZE DELLA
TERRA
Assistant
professor
45
45
9.2 Research fellows
nº
Surname
Name
Department
Title
Time spent for the
project (Hours/year)
Age
1. BERTOK
Carlo
Dip. SCIENZE
DELLA TERRA
Assegnista 175
34
2. GIULIANI
Andrea
Dip. SCIENZE
DELLA TERRA
Assegnista 45
32
3. NATALICCHIO Marcello Dip. SCIENZE
DELLA TERRA
Assegnista 175
31
9.3 PhD students
nº
Surname
Name
Department
Title
Time spent for the project Age
(Hours/year)
Luca
Dip. SCIENZE
DELLA TERRA
Dottorando 175
24
2. BERNARDI Elisa
Dip. SCIENZE
DELLA TERRA
Dottorando 175
26
1. BARALE
9.4 Technical staff
nº
Surname
Name
Department
Title
Time spent for the
project
(Hours/year)
Age
1. CAVAGNA
Simona
Dip. SCIENZE
DELLA TERRA
Posizione
130
economica D2
42
2. DESTEFANIS
Enrico
Dip. SCIENZE
DELLA TERRA
Posizione
45
economica D2
38
3. DINO
Giovanna
Antonella
Dip. SCIENZE
DELLA TERRA
Posizione
90
economica D1
35
4. FAVERO
LONGO
Sergio
Enrico
Dip. BIOLOGIA
VEGETALE
Posizione
175
economica D2
32
5. PEROTTI
Luigi
Dip. SCIENZE
DELLA TERRA
90
Posizione
economica D3
38
9.5 Post doctoral fellows to be hired for project
Description
nº
Total
cost
1. A fellow researcher in Natural Sciences specifically devoted to:
geosite valorization, analysis of recent environmental changes and
multidisciplinary enhancement of public understanding of Earth
Sciences.
Duration
(months)
45634
24
2. A PhD researcher in sedimentary geology to be hired for field and
45634
laboratory studies and for proposing solutions for the popularisation of
the obtained results.
24
3. PhD researcher in Economics to verify the conditions of TIQMS
applications to geosites and contribute to guidelines structuring of the
territorial integrated quality of geosites.
12
TOTAL
22817
114085
9.6 Investigators from other Italian Universities
Surname
Name
University
Department
Title
Time spent
for the
project
(Hours/year)
Age
VIGNA
Bartolomeo Politecnico Dip. INGEGNERIA
di
DEL TERRITORIO,
TORINO
DELL'AMBIENTE E
DELLE
GEOTECNOLOGIE
Professore
Associato
confermato
50
57
9.7 Investigators from foreign Universities
nº Surname Name University Title Time spent for the project (Hours/year) Age
9.8 Investigators from Italian research institutions
nº Surname
Name
Institution
Title
Time spent for the project
(Hours/year)
Age
1. Piana
Fabrizio
CNR - IGG
Dr.
120
53
2. Ghiraldi
Luca
Museo Regionale di
Scienze Naturali
Dr.
175
40
3. Vaggelli
Gloria
CNR - IGG
Dr.
45
48
4. Mosca
Pietro
CNR - IGG
Dr.
90
39
5. Mortara
Giovanni Comitato Glaciologico
Italiano
Dr.
90
67
10 Project team UniTO publications
1. BALESTRO G., PIANA F., DE DONATIS M., BRUCIATELLI L. (2010). Representation and
transfer of geological knowledge in IT-supported projects. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF
GEOSCIENCES. vol. 129, pp. 335-343 ISSN: 2038-1719. doi:10.3301/IJG.2009.14.
2. BALESTRO G., PAOLA CADOPPI, GIANLUIGI PERRONE, SERGIO TALLONE. (2009).
Tectonic evolution along the Col del Lis-Trana Deformation Zone (internal Western Alps).
BOLLETTINO DELLA SOCIETÀ GEOLOGICA ITALIANA. vol. 128, pp. 331-339 ISSN:
0037-8763. doi:10.3301/IJG.2009.128.2.331.
3. BALESTRO G., F PIANA. (2007). The representation of knowledge and uncertainty in
databases of GIS geological maps. BOLLETTINO DELLA SOCIETÀ GEOLOGICA
ITALIANA. vol. 126, pp. 487-495 ISSN: 0037-8763.
4. BERTOK C., MARTIRE L. (2009). Sedimentation, fracturing, and sliding on a pelagic plateau
margin: the Middle Jurassic-Lower Cretaceous succession of Rocca Busambra (Western Sicily,
Italy). SEDIMENTOLOGY. vol. 56, pp. 1016-1040 ISSN: 0037-0746. doi:.01015.x.
5. CLARI P., DELA PIERRE F., MARTIRE L., CAVAGNA S. (2009). The Cenozoic CH4derived carbonates of Monferrato (NW Italy): a solid evidence of fluid circulation in the
sedimentary column. MARINE GEOLOGY. vol. 265, pp. 167-184 ISSN: 0025-3227.
6. GASCO I., BORGHI A., GATTIGLIO M. (2010). Metamorphic evolution of the Gran
Paradiso Massif: A case study of an eclogitic metagabbro and a polymetamorphic
glaucophane-garnet micaschist. LITHOS. vol. 115, pp. 101-120 ISSN: 0024-4937.
doi:10.1016/j.lithos.2009.11.009.
7. SERRA M., BORGHI A., D’, AMICONE E., FIORA L., MASHALI O., VAGGELLI G.,
VIGNA L. (2010). Black and red granites in the Egyptian Antiquity Museum of Turin: A
minero-petrographic and provenance study. ARCHAEOMETRY. vol. 52, pp. 962-986 ISSN:
0003-813X.
8. BORGHI A., VAGGELLI G., MARCON C., FIORA L. (2009). The Piedmont white marbles
used in Antiquity: an archaeometric distinction inferred by a minero-petrographic and C-O
stable isotope study. ARCHAEOMETRY. vol. 51 (6), pp. 913-931 ISSN: 0003-813X.
doi:DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-4754.2008.00447.
9. S.E. FAVERO-LONGO, BORGHI A., M. TRETIACH, R. PIERVITTORI. (2009). In vitro
receptivity of carbonate rocks to endolithic lichen-forming aposymbionts. MYCOLOGICAL
RESEARCH. vol. 113(10), pp. 1216-1227 ISSN: 0953-7562.
doi:10.1016/j.mycres.2009.08.006.
10. MARTINETTO E., VASSIO E. (2010). Reconstructing “Plant Community Scenarios” by
means of palaeocarpological data from the CENOFITA database, with an example from the
Ca’ Viettone site (Pliocene, Northern Italy). QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL. vol. 225,
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(vol. 1, pp. 601-607). Roma: AIC – EACH Project (ITALY).
10.1 Italian investigators' publications
1. GALLEANI L., VIGNA B., BANZATO C., LO RUSSO S. (2011). Validation of a Vulnerability
Estimator for Spring Protection Areas: The VESPA index. JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY. vol.
396, pp. 233-245 ISSN: 0022-1694. doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2010.11.012.
2. VIGNA B., FIORUCCI A, BANZATO C, FORTI P, DE WAELE J. (2010). Hypogene gypsum
karst and sinkhole formation at Moncalvo (Asti, Italy). ZEITSCHRIFT FÜR
GEOMORPHOLOGIE. vol. 54(2), pp. 285-306 ISSN: 0372-8854.
3. VIGNA B. (2007). Schematizzazione e funzionamento degli acquiferi in rocce carbonatiche.
MEMORIE DELL'ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI SPELEOLOGIA. SERIE GEOLOGICA E
GEOFISICA. vol. 19, pp. 21-26.
10.2 Foreign investigators' publications
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11 Project background (rationale and preliminary findings)
“Geoheritage” is a generic but descriptive term applied to sites or areas of geologic features with
significant scientific, educational, cultural, or aesthetic value (O’Halloran et Al., 1994). The
geoheritage concept is based on an advanced consideration of Earth’s processes and materials: not
only geologic features such as distinctive rocks or mineral types, unique or rare fossils, but other
attractive Earth characteristics or distinctive geological “objects” that bear value for better
understanding the history of our planet, such as a form of the landscape with peculiar and
significant geomorphologic attributes, which qualifies it as a component of the cultural patrimony
of a territory. For these reasons many geoheritage sites can be tourist destinations and provide local
and regional economic benefits (Knudsen et Al., 2008).
Geoheritage is part of the landscape whose meaning encompasses an area, as perceived by people,
whose character is the result of the action and interaction of natural and/or human factors (from the
European landscape convention of Firenze 2000). For correctly addressing a geoheritage study,
researchers need to break down landscape into its main parts and to detect the variables and
mechanisms that controlled its evolution; in particular, among physical variables of the landscape
system, geology rules and influences both superficial and underground features and also affects the
natural and artificial components of a territory. From the scientific point of view, all varieties of
rocks, minerals and landforms that characterize a landscape and the processes which have formed
these features throughout geological time are indicated as “geodiversity”, and are considered the
basis for the biological biodiversity on Earth (Panizza & Piacente, 2003).
In the scientific literature several papers concern the development of different techniques for
identifying and managing geodiversity at the national, international and global scale (Serrano &
Ruiz Flano, 1995; Ellis et Al., 1996; Erikstad, 1999; Wimbledon, 1999). Since management of any
natural heritage requires a balance between the need to protect and enhance the natural heritage and
the legitimate needs of local populations or visitors, a European Working Group for Earth Sciences
Conservation was created on 1988, then (1993) transformed in the ProGEO association, devoted to
geodiffusion activities and to the establishment of an international network for geosite inventory
and conservation. A similar working group was created within the International Union of
Geoscience (IUGS), whose outreach activities were the “Geosites” (global inventory of sites of
geological interest) and “Geoparks” (a UNESCO partnership for promoting territories containing
geosites).
The site-based approach has worked extremely well for geoconservation (Wimbledon et Al., 1999)
although geosites cannot by themselves maintain and enhance geodiversity. If complemented by a
“geothematic area” approach, however, the benefits to geoconservation can be enormous through
the protection of topographical character, restoration of geomorphological processes and the
creation of new exposures in important geological units. Scientific site assessment and selection is
therefore an essential part of geological conservation, yet it serves only to provide a framework
around which to build. Truly successful geological conservation also requires strong legislation,
conservation-friendly policies, practices, and action plans, an active geological/conservation
community, and activities aimed to raising awareness of the importance of our geological heritage
and the need to conserve it, amongst both decision makers and the public.
In the case of the Piedmont region, the diversity of its geological heritage, that is known worldwide
thanks to thousands of scientific publications produced by Italian and international research teams
(e.g. Wezel, 2003), may serve to illustrate the concepts expressed above. This geological heritage
that includes remnants of a typical collisional belt composed of stacked, deeply metamorphosed,
continental and oceanic units, post collisional sedimentary basins developed in a highly mobile
geodynamic setting, and Quaternary landforms and deposits related to recent exogenetic processes,
represents a cultural and environmental wealth that must be diffused, preserved and valorized not
only for education and scientific reasons but also for economic interests.
An innovative “visual” approach can be proposed for the assessment and management of the
geoheritage of the Piemonte Region (Fig. 1 a-e) by considering both its geographical/administrative
components (a), and geological diversity (b). Earth scientists use different colors to highlight
different geological units belonging to different geoenvironments, in term of distinctive processes,
materials and position in the earth structure: a regional geodiversity whose analogue can be
individualized in the disassembled Rubik cube (c). By operating selection (d) and re-assemblage (e)
of geological and territorial components of the geodiversity, proper activities of geoheritage
promotion and management can be developed, with a balance between natural heritage protection
and the needs of local populations or visitors.
The ingredients for developing a balanced framework of activity in the Piemonte Region are offered
by:
- a rich, multidisciplinary academic approach by several teams of investigators from the University
of Torino. The interaction of different departments (Earth Sciences, Mineralogical and Petrological
Sciences, Plant Biology, Economics Commodity Science, and Informatics) can boost either
scientific knowledge and the achievement of a new conceptual and operational discipline in the
management of the geological heritage of the Piemonte Region.
- the Regional Geosite Inventory by the Documentation Centre for Geodiversity and
Geoconservation (Regional Natural Sciences Museum, Turin) whose bibliographic research allowed
to obtain 629 records of potential geosites scattered throughout the region. Just sligthly more than
half have sufficient information to proceed with a structured inventory and assessment. The
remaining still need documentation, potentially provided by the Academic community involved in
the project.
- A series of local partners (public administrations, natural parks and local museums, cultural
institutions) that are already involved in projects aimed to promote geodiversity. Experiments could
be carried out to evaluate best solutions for visual representation of geological landforms and
processes, and new didactic tools for educators, schools and public in general. Action plans could
be developed with local partners to determine management requirements. The recognition of the
economic value of geodiversity could lead to the production of Geoconservation guidelines for the
Regione Piemonte, including planning considerations, and tourism and sustainable development
strategies.
12 Project description (specific aims, design, methods, time
schedule of study/experiments)
Natural heritage in the territory of Piemonte is already being protected in a broad sense by a
network of parks and several actions have been developed for enhancing the regional biodiversity.
Nevertheless, the concept of geodiversity is less well appreciated, and we aim to contribute to his
dissemination, because we think that all the variety of rocks, minerals and landforms and the
processes which have formed these features throughout geological time are the essential
cornerstones for the development of biodiversity.
In this perspective, our project aims to achieve a new comprehensive conceptual and operational
discipline in the management of the geological heritage of the Piemonte Region by means of the
development of techniques for recognizing and managing geodiversity at the local and regional
scale. Our assumption is that geoheritage sites (“geosites”) can serve both the public and private
interests, so we will sustain geosite contribution to the quality of life in the Piemonte region by:
- identifying symbols of the Piemonte geoheritage, with large numbers of visitors attracted, in order
to stimulate respect for nature;
- conducting advanced scientific researches on geosites to enhance regional Earth Sciences
knowledge;
- enhancing the awareness on natural resources or hazards;
- promoting geosites as valuable products – not only as commercial material resources, but also as
cultural and geotouristic assets bringing enjoyment to individuals;
- elaborating strategies for driving economical support to local communities responsible for
geoheritage management.
Our project is designed to operate through several steps of activity of a multidisciplinary research
group:
1) review and improvements of the regional geosite inventory;
2) assessment of main thematic areas of Piemonte geodiversity;
3) specialized analysis on related critical issues of Earth Sciences knowledge;
4) experiments on visual representation of geological environments and processes;
5) development of geodiversity action plans including educational impacts;
6) promotion of a 'geodiversity economics'.
1) The foundations of our project are in the Regional Geosite Inventory by the Documentation
Centre for Geodiversity and Geoconservation (Regional Natural Sciences Museum, Turin). Based
on its recent cooperative researches with the Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra (University of
Torino) and the Doctoral school of “Earth System Science for Environment, Natural Resource and
Cultural Heritage” (Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia) a critical review of the
inventoried geosites will be performed throughout the first year of the project. Further
improvements will be then added, based on the contribution of researchers from the Dipartimento di
Scienze Mineralogiche e Petrologiche. Methodologies for inventory and evaluation will be updated,
and new available data will contribute both to a better homogeneous geographic distribution of
geosites, and the recognition of new strategic areas to be studied in Piemonte (fig.2).
2) Since geodiversity is a complex matter with a disassembled character, either for its variegated
geological contents or its disperse distribution due to landscape fragmentation, our concept here is
to reassemble it by using key-themes. Based on preliminary findings from the Regional Geosite
Inventory, nine (9) strategic “geothematic areas” have been individualized to offer a complete
representation of the geodiversity of Piemonte (Fig. 3).
Each “geothematic area” is characterized by high potential for scientific studies, enhancement of
public understanding of science, recreation activities and for economic support to local
communities. Assessment of geodiversity contents of each area will be conducted to extract useful
contents to be re-organized for different possible points of view (accessibility, Earth Sciences
contents, climato-touristic indexes) either within the same area or by criss-crossing different
themes.
3) Specialized research teams of different scientific backgrounds (Structural Geology, Sedimentary
Geology-Stratigraphy-Paleontology, Petrography, Mineralogy, Physical GeographyGeomorphology, Lichenology) will analyze critical aspects to advancing knowledge on the
geological history of Piemonte, climate and environmental changes, natural hazards, soil processes
and georesources. The research activities will be conducted preferably within the 2 first years of the
project, based on the geodiversity contents of each geothematic area, as shown by fig. 4.
The multidisciplinary character of the project offers a wide range of scientific methods and
instruments to be applied in the research:
- bibliographic and historical documentation (museums, technical archives);
- chemical, physical and isotopic analysis of waters;
- crystal chemical analyses;
- digital techniques and Information Technologies (IT) applications (remote sensing, GIS,
Geomatics);
- fieldworks: geological, stratigraphic, structural, geomorphologic and hydrogeological surveys and
mapping; logging and sampling;
- geochemical and fluid inclusion studies;
- integrated sedimentological, physical stratigraphic, biomagnetostratigraphic, cyclostratigraphic,
and paleontologic studies;
- meteorologic data analyses;
- microanalyses by microXRF, XRD, µ-Raman spectroscopy, SEM-EDS;
- microscopical and molecular techniques to identify the rock-dwelling organisms;
- petrographic and mineralogical studies (transmitted and reflected light optical microscopy,
cathodoluminescence);
- petrologic modeling;
- photogrammetric analyses;
- structural analyses;
- structural and morphological micro-investigations by SEM and TEM-EDS;
- TIQMS (Territorial Integrated Quality) analysis, supported by Scatol8TM system.
A Geographical Information System will be structured by Geositlab (GIS and Geomatics
Laboratory, University of Torino) for the PROGEO-Piemonte data collection and management. The
integrated use of pictures, maps and field data from different sources will be enhanced by the use of
GPS and palm-PCs with dedicated Mobile-GIS software SRG2 (Univ. of Torino), providing a
customized interface for Earth Science data collection. Spatial analysis techniques such as remote
sensing, digital and traditional photogrammetry, GPS and laser scanning, will be performed with the
technical support of ImaGEO spin-off of the University of Torino, thereby offering multi-scale
analysis through integration within a GIS framework.
4) A series of experiments will be carried out during the 3 years project to evaluate best solutions
for visual representation of geological processes and present/past evolutionary scenarios of
landscapes. With the support of Virtual Reality MultiMedia Park (VRMMP) we will focus on 3D
virtual environments with interactive and immersive audiovisual interfaces, which can shed light
over many issues concerning geodiversity and geoheritage.
In particular, we will adopt the paradigm of real-time 3D computer graphics to re-create credible
scenarios of the geothematic areas individuated in the project. For each area, we will create a virtual
scene and design a few interactive environments for the exploration of the areas. The working
pipeline we will follow is shown in Fig. 5, where we can find the name of the step on top, the result
formats in the middle, and the relative software at bottom. From a scientifically authored height
maps, i.e. images that map a light intensity representation to the data elevation of some area, we
elaborate a scene that includes the appropriate color masks and light maps; then, we elaborate the
real—time graphic materials to be associated with the scene surfaces, and, finally, we import the
complete scene in the interactive environment MESH for designing the visualization application
and capturing the introductory video.
In this project phase, we will work in collaboration with the VRMMP Park, which maintains the
MESH environment. VRMMP has already worked in partnership with some participants to this
project on the Multi-vision project “Turin: history of a city”, sponsored by the Torino Musei
Foundation and exposed at Palazzo Madama in Turin. In that project, VRMMP has produced a
video on the pre-historic phases of the city (see a screenshot in Fig. 6).
We will work involving Earth Scientists, graphic designers, and computer scientists, to devise
virtual environments that represent the most relevant data about the phenomena at hand. The
environment will address scientific as well as aesthetic interest, so interpreting the geo-heritage
project in a wide sense. From such interactive environments, we will also conceive a linear video of
a few minutes to synthesize the most relevant findings for promotional and learning purposes
(Tufte, 1983).
5) For the development of geodiversity action plans during the second half of the project, a
selection is needed within the studied geosites. Our preliminary choice has been devoted to sites
being part of relevant geothematic areas: they offer a system of relationships between the
environmental and human history, and can be easily understood by a broad public. Further selection
will be done by applying an interpretative model of geosites based on their targeted fruition (Fig. 7)
.
Geological literacy of children, young persons and adults will have a deep impact on every day life
and on our future. We will produce didactic materials for future science exhibits (e.g. European
Researcher's Night; “ScopriAlpi” in the Alpi Cozie Geopark), where we will share PROGEOPiemonte projects results with visitors through interactive demonstrations, such as: plate tectonics
experiments; models of slope instabilities; the fossil record and the reconstruction of past climate
changes; explore the decorative stones of Torino's historical buildings; awareness of fibrous mineral
(asbestos) and mineral particles impacts on health; classifying mineral collection by using the five
senses. The produced material could be shared with teachers for local school projects and natural
science museums of Piemonte. Moreover, outcomes of the project will include didactic tools for
educators, schools and public in general, such as real and virtual geological tracks, interactive
websites and training courses for geonaturalistic guides.
Long-term objectives and short-term targets for geodiffusion actions will meet the requirements of
local communities in the geothematic areas. Local partners will offer human and financial resources
for the achievement of the geodiffusion objectives.
6) The economic value to society of environmental goods and services is now being recognised
world-wide as a result of economic analysis. It underpins or overarches much geodiversity work
because the economic dimension leads directly into a range of management issues including
local/regional planning considerations, tourism and sustainable development strategies in general.
The use of a large data set of climatic data can represent an important source of information for the
influential fallout on the tourism economy. It allows in fact to analyze the climate as a resource,
particularly where its variability is stronger for the differences in altitude and slope orientation, the
existence of xerothermic areas and the variation of height and frequency of rainfall (Biancotti and
Fratianni, 2005). In this regard, it will be necessary to identify the climatic-touristic indices
(qualitative and numeric) that express values and ranges within which the meteorological variables
and most appropriate weather types encouraging tourism outdoors should vary. So, after playing a
climatic characterization of the sites chosen, it can be considered for example the number of “hiking
favourable days” (combined index that takes into account insulation, thermal sensation, thermohygrometric complex, visibility, wind speed, precipitation, ...). The exploration of “climate fields”
will allow to exploit the peculiarities of each locality examined, thus becoming useful for
development.
The TIQMS, Territorial Integrated Quality Management System (Beltramo & Duglio, 2010), by the
Dipartimento di Scienze Merceologiche (DSM) will be tested in a geosite, and used in the project
development: it will allow to analyze a territory management from different points of view,
connected to quality, climate, environment, landscape, occupational health and safety, social
responsibility (following the ISO standards) and the European Landscape Convention.
Main steps: a) Territorial integrated analysis, expressed by indicators about aspects considered to
check the relationships between human activities and environment (to manage data, it would be
used Scatol8TM (Beltramo, 2010), a remote sensing system developed by DSM that would be
updated for gathering, storing, representing and sending data for analysis of geoheritage
components). b) Planning of the system. c) Documentary system. d) Evaluation about a possibility
of certification. e) Possible extension to other geosites. f) Guidelines to the territorial integrated
quality of geosites (as a guide for touristic operators).
The recognition of the economic value of geodiversity will lead to the proposal of Geoconservation
guidelines for the Regione Piemonte, including planning considerations, and tourism and
sustainable development strategies in general.
All the PROGEO-Piemonte activities will be included in the framework of the national network of
the Italian Geosites Project by ISPRA. Scientific results will be discussed within the activities of the
Working Group "Geomorphosites" of the International Association of Geomorphologists and the
scientific committee of the Associazione Italiana di Geologia e Turismo and the Association of
European Geological Societies. Field researches and dissemination activities will be strongly
supported by public and private partners such as: IMAGEO spin off company of the University of
Torino; LaTUNO society for the management of ScopriAlpi and ScopriMiniera initiatives;
"Conferenza Alte Valli" C.H.A.V. association of Italian and French Mountain local communities,
leader of the Alpi Cozie GeoPark ALCOTRA PIT project (2007-13) "Le Alti Valli: la montagna fa
sistema".
An international advisory board will operate in order to offer yearly evaluation of project
advancement and to assess the effectiveness of the proposed management strategies and educational
processes. Prof Emmanuel Reynard (Lausanne University; chair of Working Group
"Geomorphosites" of the International Association of Geomorphologists), Dr. Cristina Giovagnoli
(ISPRA-Dipartimento difesa della Natura, Tutela del Patrimonio geologico, project leader of Italian
Geosites Project), Prof. Mario Panizza, University of Modena, past president of International
Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) and Associazione Italiana di Geologia e Turismo) accepted
to be part of the PROGEO-Piemonte Advisory Board.
13 Role of investigators
Investigators will be involved in both multidisciplinary studies of the geothematic areas (1-9) of
Piemonte geodiversity and in interdisciplinary researches (A-D) devoted to dissemination and
valorisation purposes.
Each geothematic area will be investigated by a specialized research team.
Since some topics are multidisciplinary, single researchers can offer their contribution to different
research teams. Two research fellows will be hired for integrating specific scientific needs and as
link among different teams.
1.The Monviso massif and the Cottian Alps as symbols of the Alpine chain
Coordinator: Rolfo
Castelli, Borghi, Ferrando, Groppo, Rolfo, Rossetti: fieldworks, petrology and fluid inclusions
Balestro, Cadoppi, Festa, Gattiglio: geological and structural mapping, IT applications
Belluso, Benna: mineralogy
Giardino, Piervittori, Favero: geomorphology and lichenology
Role: unravel the tectonometamorphic evolution of the Monviso ophiolites; clarify the evolution
and geometry of relevant mineralisation in the Cottian Alps and perform new geomorphologic
analyses of the area where Hannibal possibly stationed in the Po valley.
2.Pages of the Earth history book recorded in the successions of the Marguareis area
Coordinator: d’Atri
Barale, Bertok, d’Atri, Martire, Vigna: stratigraphy and petrography of carbonate facies
Piana: structural analysis
Role: better definition of the paleogeographic framework and tectono-sedimentary evolution of the
Marguareis Massif-Colle di Tenda area.
3.Climate variability and past environmental changes: lessons from the Messinian record of the
Tertiary Piedmont Basin
Coordinator: Dela Pierre
Clari, Dela Pierre, Cavagna, Natalicchio: stratigraphy and petrography of carbonate and evaporite
facies
Bernardi, Lozar, Violanti: biostratigraphy and paleoecology
Martinetto: paleontology
Zanella: magnetostratigraphy
Ferrando: fluid inclusion study
Benna, Costa, Rubbo: mineralogy and minerochemistry
Role: reconstruction of a coherent picture of the stratigraphic record of the Messinian salinity crisis
in the Tertiary Piedmont Basin, through integrated physical-stratigraphic, biomagnetostratigraphic,
cyclostratigraphic, and paleontologic studies of sections located both in the Langhe and Monferrato
areas. Petrographic and geochemical studies of the gypsum and carbonate lithofacies.
4.Interaction of geological processes and human activities in the Monferrato hills
Coordinator: Masciocco
Forno, Gattiglio, Piana: geological mapping; structural analysis
Clari, Dela Pierre, Lozar, Martire: stratigraphy
Bonetto: gypsum resource exploitation
Destefanis, Masciocco: hydrogeological survey, water chemical and isotopic analyses
Ajassa, Cigolini: geochemistry and petrography of soils
Fratianni, Mandrone, Masciocco: geomorphologic hazards
Role: investigation of the recent geologic evolution of the Asti hills, with special emphasis on:
hydrogeological and hydrogeochemical characterization of spring waters, climate and soil
dynamics, geomorphologic hazards and accelerated erosion. The relationships with present day
vineyard cultures will also be addressed.
5.Natural and artificial waters of NE Piemonte
Coordinator: Ajassa
Ajassa, Masciocco: pedologic mapping
Forno, Gianotti, Giardino, Martinetto, Perotti: geological and geomorphological mapping;
photointerpretation
Role: reconstruction of pedological and geomorphological landscape evolution by analyses of
interaction of glacial, fluvial and anthropic processes.
6.Glaciation and deglaciation: geomorphic signatures on Morainic Amphitheatres of Ivrea and
Belvedere
Coordinator: Forno
Forno, Gianotti: geologic survey, photointerpretation
Ajassa: pedologic survey
Cigolini, Ferrando: petrography and geochemistry of soils
Motta L., Motta M.: erratic blocks survey
Cámara, Costa, Rossetti: mineralogy, SEM analyses and gold metallogeny
Giardino, Mortara (Italian Glaciolagical Commitee), Perotti: geomorphology and glaciology
Role: data implementation on the Ivrea Morainic Amphitheatre stratigraphy, sedimentology and
geomorphology through integrated analyses of erosional and depositional landforms. An updated
survey of the erratic blocks will be performed, together with analyses of the exploitation methods of
the Ivrea Amphitheatre alluvial placer and their gold primary source. The recent evolution of the
active moraines of the Belvedere glacier, will be investigated by the integration of field survey,
multitemporal photointerpretation and historical data.
7.Geomaterials as a resource for mankind development: the Traversella and Brosso Mining areas
Coordinator: Costa
Costa, Benna: chemical and historical mineralogy
Cámara, Rubbo: mineralogy and minerochemistry
Rossetti: ore field characteristics, metallogeny
Dino, Fornaro: geotechnics and georesource exploitation
Role: reconstruction of the mineralogical features of the Traversella and Brosso mines, through
mineralogical, petrological, giacimentologic and petrographical studies. Integrated analysis and
representation of data from analytical and historical sources.
8.Geoenvironmental dynamics and risks: the Cassas landlsides and the large slope instabilities of
the Middle Susa valley.
Coordinator: Giardino
Giardino: geomorphology
Perotti: remote sensing
Piana: structural geology
Fratianni: climatology
Piervittori, Favero: lichenology
Role: definition of the static (litho-structural) and dynamic (climate, neotectonics) controls of slope
instabilities in the Middle Susa Valley. Reconstruction of stages in the lichen colonization on rock
surfaces aimed to reconstruct landslides chronology.
9.Turin: the foundation stones of geological culture in the Piemonte Region
Coordinator: Borghi
Borghi, Castelli, d’Atri, Ferrando, Groppo, Martire, Rolfo, Rossetti, Vaggelli: petrography, minerochemical analyses
Costa: mineralogy
Piervittori, Favero: biodeterioration effects on stoneworks
Role: petrographic and mineralogical study of the ornamental stones in Turin, aimed to the
identification of their parent geological units and quarrying sites. The main deterioration agents,
such as biological degradation, will also be investigated.
Four interdisciplinary research teams (A-D) will cover the aspects of IT applications for geoheritage
data management, visual representation of geological processes and evolution, development of
geodiversity action plans and “geodiversity economics”.
A)Geomatic applications for evaluation and management of Piemonte geoheritage
Coordinator: Ghiraldi
Balestro, Cadoppi, Ghiraldi, Giardino, Perotti: GIS and Geomatics
Role: to provide to ProGeo Piemonte investigators a customized interface for Earth Science data
collection and management by applying mobile GIS and digital analysis techniques.
B)Visual representation of geological environment and processes
Coordinator: Lombardo
Lombardo, Giardino, Perotti and one research staff of the Virtual Reality Multimedia park: project
and realization of multimedia products
Role: evaluation of the best solutions for visual representation of geological scenarios. To produce,
with the support of Virtual Reality Multimedia park, 3D virtual environments and a linear video for
promotional and learning purposes.
C)Geodiversity action plans for dissemination activities
Coordinator: Ferrero
Belluso, Ferrero, Giardino, Lozar, Perotti, one part time research fellow: project of didactic tools,
training courses
Role: to produce didactic tools (laboratory activities and field trips, interactive models and posters)
focused on the main results obtained by the scientific teams.
D)Tool integrated management of a geosite: application of TIQ (Territorial Integrated Quality)
Coordinator: Beltramo
Beltramo, Duglio, Vesce, one part time Research fellow: TIQ analysis
Role: to analyze indicators for an integrated management system of geosites (quality, environment,
landscape, occupational health and safety, social responsibility), following the ISO standards and
the European Landscape Convention. Regional guidelines will be derived.
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15 Budget
Cost
15.1 Post Doctoral
Fellows to be
hired for project
Description
114.085
15.2 Equipment
and software
36.000 Personal computer and other hardware (tablet PC, pocket PC, A2
printer, notebook, digital cameras GNSS devices, etc.)
Software for data and image processing
15.3 Direct costs
57.500 Field and laboratory activities expenses :
Materials and chemical products for thin section manufacturing,
mineralogical sample preparation, EDS, TEM and for identification
of rock-dwelling organisms.
Aerial and satellite images for photointerpretation and image
analysis
Plots of maps and posters
Scientific books
Organization of advisory board meetings
15.4 Travels
73.000 Travel and lodging expenses for fieldwork.
Travel, lodging and registration fees for national and international
congresses and partecipation to scientific meetings.
15.5 External
services
80.000 Linear video (few minutes) to synthesize Geosites digital models
Technical assistance in field data collection and laboratory analysis
(Geochemical, Trace element and isotopic, MicroXRF, XRD,
Pedological, Palinological, DNA sequencing, Radiocarbon dating,
SEM-EDS maintenance, Laser Scanning, GNSS data collection)
Web-based interactive audiovisual interface
Publication costs, off reprints
15.6 General
expenses
TOTAL
39.000 Expenditures on operational functionality (Stationery, mail, phone,
printer toners and ink jet cartridges, data storing devices)
Registration fees for national and international congresses and
courses
Consumables
399.585
16 Animal Experiments
Does the project require the use of experimental animals according to DL 116 of
27.01.1992?
NO
17 Statement
I authorize the use of the informations contained in the project for the purposes of
scientific evaluation
YES
I authorize the dissemination of the outcome of scientific evaluation of the project
YES
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