On November 14th and 15th, the nearly three thousand hectares of the Pattada forest complex will open their doors to a weekend of scientific debate, outdoor sports, fine craftsmanship, and community traditions.
A natural cathedral among holm oaks, cork oaks and wildlife
Stretching across nearly three thousand hectares and reaching an altitude of 1,093 meters, the state-owned forest of Monte Lerno represents a true highlight of the Sardinian mountain landscape. Between the holm oak groves of Sos Littos, the historic cork oak forests of Trataxis, and the banks of its lakes, the area is a paradise for nature photography and for spotting deer, mouflon, wild horses, and golden eagles. The initiative was born precisely to bring the forest to life, not as a mere recreational setting or trailhead, but as a common and ecological asset to be respected and preserved, in its deep connection to local history.
Saturday, November 14: Governance, Common Goods, and the Economy of the Road
The event will kick off on Saturday, November 14th at 3:30 PM in the Museum Hall of the Monte Lerno Forest Presidium with the conference "Forest Management and Community: Rules of Use and Common Goods." Introduced and moderated by Dr. Valeria Soru, Director of the General Affairs Service of FoReSTAS, the scientific session will focus on the planning and governance of the Sardinian Hiking Network (RES).
The agenda will include a historical overview of forestry administration by Salvatore Mele, Director of Territorial Services of Nuoro and Tempio Pausania, and an analysis of the coexistence of civic uses by Professor Gianni Battacone, Scientific Coordinator of the Center for Studies on Civic Lands at the University of Sassari. Following this, Alessio Saba will discuss the management of outdoor tourism flows and the new regional technical regulation (RES 2026), while Maurizio Battelli, President of the Extra Association, will explore the economics of walking as a resource for regional development. The meeting will be held in an exhibition space with panels dedicated to trails and the progress of LIFE projects.
