A forester and ecologist who seeks for multidisciplinary management of natural resources. He cooperates for an effective interaction between biodiversity conservation and the use of forest and semi-natural habitats, his favourite field of teaching, researching, and consulting. He is experienced in planning of forests and protected sites, and in environmental impact assessment. His field abilities are in vascular plant surveys, vegetation mapping, and grouse sighting. He runs projects across a range of ecosystems, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean and temperate Europe. He works together with a solid team that dedicates its expertise to the development of research projects and to the mentoring of students.