As part of action C3 -– 'Establishment of new nuclei of Calendula maritima according to the criteria of species translocation', new plants were introduced in the two selected sites of Cala Pozzo, on the island of Favignana, and at Salina Calcara. In total, 328 new seedlings were planted and form…

Monitoring survey of the reinforcement activity of Isola Lunga

The first monitoring survey of the reinforcement activity of Isola Lunga was carried out. Unexpectedly, a particularly low survival rate (about 40% of the 250 introduced seedlings) was recorded. These results are almost certainly linked to the heavy disturbance due to the grazing activity of a local colony of feral…

Action C.4. Creation of physical barriers

The making of the fences built to protect the population of Calendula maritima of Ronciglio has been completed as well as the other two fences planned for the reintroduction site of Salina Calcara.

Action E10 – Participatory planning

On January 14, 2021, a meeting took place between the representatives of the WWF (Managing Body of the Nature Reserve “Saline di Trapani and Paceco”), a conjunct delegation of technicians from the Municipality of Trapani and the Project team of the Urban Park at the Tonnara di San Giuliano in…

Winter monitoring of new populations at Cala Pozzo and Salina Calcara

As part of action C3 -– "Establishment of new nuclei of maritime calendula according to the criteria for the translocation of species", the monitoring of plants introduced at Cala Pozzo on the Island of Favignana and at Salina Calcara was carried out. One year after transplanting, most of the surviving…

Second reinforcement activity at Isola Colombaia

The second reinforcement activity of the small natural population of Calendula maritima located on Isola Colombaia was carried out. 16 new nuclei were implanted, each consisting of 10 young seedlings for a total of 160 new plants. Among the 50 plants introduced last February more than 70% have survived and…

First reinforcement activity at Isola Lunga

The first reinforcement activity of the small natural population of Calendula maritima of Isola Lunga was carried out, within the natural reserve of the Stagnone Islands of Marsala. 25 new nuclei were implanted, each consisting of 10 young seedlings for a total of 250 new plants.  

The project Calmarsi at Linea Blu

The tv program RAI Lineablu, whose main objective is to develop the culture of the sea and valorize its resources, always paying great attention to environmental issues, visited the site of reintroduction of the Calendula maritima at Cala Pozzo in Favignana. To watch the episode click on the link  

Action D.1 – Summer monitoring at Isola Colombaia

As part of action 'C2 - Strengthening natural populations’, in August and September the plants planted on Colombaia Island were monitored. Despite the long-lasting drought of the summer period, almost 75% of the plants are healthy, 19% are still in bloom, but no plant bearing seed were found. Among the…