ABOUT US

FOR NATURE

FOR NATURE S.R.L. is composed by Giuseppe Oriolo, Matteo De Luca and Luca Strazzaboschi.

Analysing    Evaluating    Managing
A team of professionals to respond to the demands of protection and sustainable development of the territory

the ecological complexity of the territory, through the most up-to-date tools and methods

the state of conservation and possible impacts on biodiversity, interacting with laws rules, plans and projects

the natural heritage and promoting a sustainable development of the territory

GIUSEPPE ORIOLO

GIUSEPPE ORIOLO

NATURALIST

Curriculum

Born in Trieste in 1967, he graduated in Natural Sciences in 1990. After a period of collaboration with the University of Trieste, he started his freelance profession as a naturalist and environmental planner. He is specialized in botanical monitoring, habitat and vegetation mapping and planning of protected areas. He has been involved in N2000 network since the first proposal zoning of sites. He has coordinated and managed LIFE projects.

MATTEO DE LUCA

MATTEO DE LUCA

NATURALIST

Curriculum

Born in Udine in 1971, he graduated in Natural Sciences. After his degree, he started his freelance profession, first in the field of environmental education and training and afterwards as a naturalist and environmental planner. He is specialized in fauna monitoring and management, planning and management of protected areas and environmental assessment processes. Since 2014 he has been working  in the management of the Foce dell’Isonzo Nature Reserve.

LUCA STRAZZABOSCHI

LUCA STRAZZABOSCHI

NATURALIST

Curriculum

Born in Udine in 1985, he obtained a Master Degree in Sciences and Technologies for Environment and Territory. Since 2012 he has been working as a freelance naturalist. He has specialized in territorial information systems and environmental data management and is also involved in nature monitoring and assessment of the biological quality elements of rivers. Since 2017 he has been  a pilot-operator recognized by ENAC for the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (drones).
He is an environmental expert of AISA (Italian Association of Environmental Sciences) according to D.Lgs. 4/2013 with registration no. 376 and stamp no. 23

SERVICES

FOR NATURE S.R.L. offers services and consultancy in the field of nature management and conservation, environmental and territorial planning, environmental assessments, teaching, training and dissemination.

01.MONITORING AND THEMATIC MAPPING

flora and fauna monitoring and census, habitat mapping, monitoring of biological quality elements of water bodies


FOR NATURE designs and carries out monitoring and census of habitats, flora and fauna through specific surveys in the field, also employing advanced instrumentation such as drones, bat-detectors, electro-stunners, etc., through the development of geographic information systems and the creation of thematic maps. The group also deals with the analysis of the elements of biological quality of water bodies according to current legislation (DM 260/2010)

02.ENVIRONMENTAL AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENTS

environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) , Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Appropirate Assessment (Vinca), landscape assessments


 FOR NATURE develops and draws up environmental impact assessments, strategic environmental assessments, impact assessments on N2000, as well as landscape assessments with the help and contribution of dedicated professionals. Environmental assessments are intended as a contribution to the definition of project choices in order to identify the most sustainable solutions and not just as hindsight judgments on plans and projects.

03.ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

drafting of environmental plans, management plans for Natura 2000 sites, conservation and development plans for parks and reserves


FOR NATURE is involved in environmental planning at different scales and for different types of sites: from conservation and development plans and environmental plans for parks and nature reserves to management plans for Natura 2000 areas. A correct protection of nature guarantees its effects in the medium and long term only through correct planning without losing sight of the needs of the people who live in the area.

04.EUROPEAN PROJECTS

writing, implementation, coordination and management of EU projects


FOR NATURE prepares, manages and coordinates international and EU projects, also with the help and collaboration of various professionals. Future challenges can only be met through synergies and integrated activities to address complex and multidisciplinary environmental and land use planning.

05.COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PROTECTED AREAS

management and coordination of activities in nature reserves and other protected areas


FOR NATURE coordinates and manages protected natural areas, analyzing the environment and declining actions and interventions in order to ensure a proper  protection of biodiversity. At the same time, it provides the competent bodies with advice on the application of strategies and reference regulations.

 

06.EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL UPDATING

training and educational activities addressed to students, professionals, public bodies and the community


FOR NATURE designs, organizes and holds professional training and refresher courses addressed to a wide range of possible users (administrations, trade associations, universities, professionals, training institutions). FOR NATURE also organizes and participates in educational activities and environmental consciousness both for young people of school age and adults.

07.DEVELOPMENT OF METHODOLOGIES AND TECHNICAL MANUALS

implementation of new monitoring methods, drafting of technical-operational manuals for nature management


FOR NATURE develops and prepares technical manuals, aimed at identifying the best strategies for biodiversity survey, nature management and land planning. It specializes in habitat interpretation manuals and ecological assessment methodologies.

08.PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF FAUNA

drafting of wildlife plans, environmental improvement plans of wildlife farms and district hunting plans


FOR NATURE prepares plans for wildlife management both in protected areas and in hunting management with a lay and objective approach, pursuing the goal of the best management of natural resources according to local contingencies.

09.INFORMATIVE MATERIALS AND THEMATIC pathways

production of informative materials and planning of learning and naturalistic pathways (see the dedicated section)


FOR NATURE produces informative and educational materials useful to address different users to the themes of nature, sustainability and management of biodiversity; the group deals with the planning of naturalistic pathways with the realization of posters or leaflets; it also realizes educational-naturalistic videos and supplies adequate support to naturalistic videomaking.

10.WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND FLUVIAL MONITORING

qualitative monitoring of water bodies, sampling and analysis, scientifically rigorous assessment of the state of waterways


For Nature srl conducts quantitative monitoring of water bodies, using flow measurements with eddy current meters and ADCP sensors, and qualitative  monitoring through ecological status assessments (Ministerial Decree 260/2010). It conducts sampling and analysis of biological quality elements—macrophytes, benthic diatoms, benthic macroinvertebrates, and fish fauna—and calculates the related biological indices. The company also determines hydromorphological alteration indices (IARI), morphological quality indices (IQM, IQMm), and assesses habitat conditions using the Mesohabsim methodology, offering an integrated and scientifically rigorous assessment of the state of waterways.

OUR NETWORK

FOR NATURE S.R.L.’s activities include cooperation with other professionals of the sector for specific monitoring activities or with groups of professionals and related companies in order to offer a comprehensive solution to any need.

BRIEF PRESENTATION OF THE COMPANY

FOR NATURE SRL, a recently established joint-stock company, deals with naturalistic and environmental monitoring, management of protected areas, impact assessment, environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental assessment, promotion activities and is able to provide, thanks to a team of professionals with many years of experience, complete and sustainable solutions in the field of nature protection and management. Personal data will not be registered. We ask for your name and e-mail for the sole purpose to answer your questions. Thank you.

The responsibility for data processing lies with FOR NATURE SRL with headquarters in Udine, Via T. Tullio 13