As part of the LIFE project ShepForBio, Euromontana, in collaboration with DREAM Italia, is organising its third (and last) international conference!

Join us for a three-day international conference bringing together shepherds, researchers, public institutions, and European networks to reflect on good practices, innovative models, and new alliances in pastoralism. In the wider framework of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, with a strong focus on the role of pastoral activities in protected natural areas, ecosystem services, generational renewal, technology, and cultural heritage.

Why Attend?

This conference offers a unique platform to:

• Exchange knowledge between pastoral practitioners and scientific communities.
• Explore innovative approaches to pastoral management in protected natural sites.
• Build transnational collaborations and networks.
• Reflect on current pastoral challenges, from climate change to new technologies.

Conference Highlights

• Expert Talks & Panels
• Interactive Workshops & Thematic Visits
• Film screening + Roundtable discussion
• Field visits to farms & ranches

Event Schedule & Logistics

• Venue: Tenuta di Alberese, Loc. Spergolaia, 58100 Alberese, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
• Languages: Italian & English (simultaneous interpretation provided during the whole event)

The full agenda of the event is coming soon.

Previous international conference on ecosystem services & pastoral practices