Rethinking Terraces and Dry-Stone Walls in the Alps for Sustainable Development: The Case of Mombarone/Alto Eporediese in Piedmont Region (Italy)

Agricultural terraces and dry-stone walls in the Mombarone/Alto Eporediese region of Piedmont, Italy, are being repurposed as key elements for sustainable development. These terraced landscapes, once partially abandoned, now serve as a unique environmental heritage that fosters a sense of place and supports innovative solutions within a green, soft, and inclusive economy. Local institutions and stakeholders engaged in projects like the Strategic Plan 'Dalla Dora al Mombarone' and the European Interreg Alcotra project 'Vi.A.- Route of Alpine Vineyards' have played a pivotal role in this transformation. By leveraging social and territorial science, these initiatives aim to resemantize terraces as local resources, contributing to sustainable development while transcending traditional practices.

Bertolino, M. A., & Corrado, F. (2021). Rethinking Terraces and Dry-Stone Walls in the Alps for Sustainable Development: The Case of Mombarone/Alto Eporediese in Piedmont Region (Italy). Sustainability, 13(21), 12122. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132112122