The aim of this project carried out by Instuto Oikos is the conservation of the Italian Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus insubricus), an endangered amphibian endemic to the Po Plain. Two small wetlands will be restored in an ecological corridor within the Ticino Valley Park to host the reintroduction of the Italian Spadefoot, which will will eventually increase the overall Spadefoot abundance. Communication campaigns will accompany the operations in order to increase local communities’ awareness on the importance of wetland conservation.
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