From the mountains to the sea: The Tepilora Natural Regional Park, Sardinia

Abstract

Protected areas are no longer focused solely on conservation and protection needs but play a central role in promoting sustainable development in local socio-territori-al systems. The Tepilora Natural Regional Park (TNRP) in Sardinia offers an example of this phenomenon. This paper highlights the significance of the TNRP in balancing conservation needs with the sustainable development of local populations – an effort that resulted in the establishment of the Tepilora, Rio Posada and Montalbo Biosphere Reserve.