Enhancing Biodiversity Reporting under the Habitats Directive: The Italian Framework for the V Cycle.

Bagella, S.; Acosta, A.; Allegrezza, M.; Angiolini, C.; Assini, S.; Bonari, G.; Buffa, G.; Caccianiga, M.; Caria, M. C. -.; Farris, E. -.; Frattaroli, A. R.; Gianguzzi, L.; Giusso Del Galdo, G. P.; Malavasi, M.; Spampinato, G.; Viciani, D.; Barcella, M.; Ciaramella, D.; De Simone, L.; Di Cecco, V.; Galdenzi, D.; Gennai, M.; La Mantia, A.; Lorenzato, L.; Maneli, F.; Miraglia, G.; Morabito, A.; Pisanu, S.; Rivieccio, G.; Selvaggi, A.; Sini, A.; Sperandii, M. G.; Tesei, G.; Bacchetta, G.; Bacilliere, G.; Bazan, G.; Bolpagni, R.; Brancaleoni, L.; Cannucci, S.; Castello, M.; Ciaschetti, G.; Ciccarelli, D.; Copiz, R.; Cutini, M.; D'Agostino, M.; Dalle Fratte, M.; Denaro, A-.; Di Martino, L.; Fanfarillo, E.; Fantinato, E.; Fascetti, S.; Fiaschi, T.; Filesi, L.; Foggi, B.; Forte, L.; Gerdol, R.; Guarino, R.; La Bella, G.; Lasen, C.; Marcenò, C.; Mariotti, M.; Mascia, F.; Mei, G.; Merloni, N.; Morabito, A.; Musarella, C. M.; Oriolo, G.; Patera, G.; Perrino, E. V.; Petraglia, A.; Petriccione, B.; Postiglione, N.; Puglisi, M.; Sciandrello, S.; Stanisci, A.; Stinca, A.; Strumia, S.; Tomaselli, V.; Valle, B.; Venanzoni, R.; Villani, M.; Zangari, G.; Angelini, P.; Carli, E.; Casella, L.; Pretto, F.; Gigante, D.

This study outlines the methodological framework adopted for the Italian V Annex I Habitat Report and summarises its main outcomes. The process was coordinated by ISPRA and SISV. The methodology integrated two components: (A) spatial data updating and validation through a WebGIS infrastructure, allowing regional authorities to upload and verify habitat distributions; and (B) conservation status assessment through compilation of the Article 17 Reporting Format, based on regional data reviewed and integrated by experts.

Enhancing Biodiversity Reporting under the Habitats Directive: The Italian Framework for the V Cycle / Bagella S., A.A.. - ELETTRONICO. - (2026), pp. 36-36. (59th International Congress of the Italian Society of Vegetation Science (SISV): “Vegetation Science for Sustainability and Ecological Transition” Palermo, Italy 4–6 June 2026).