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The School for Field Studies (SFS) Italy - Rewilding Tuscany (Summer II) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Greve, Italy
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 6-other
Housing Options: Apartment (shared) Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Culinary Arts, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Foresty, Geography, Geology, Global Studies, Human Rights, Molecular Biology, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Health, Sciences, Sustainability
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.6
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:

SFS ITALY: REWILDING TUSCANY
(SUMMER II)

ITALY AERIAL INDEV 1

PROGRAM DETAILS

Term | Summer Session II

Credits | 4 semester-hour credits 

Prerequisites | No course prerequisites | 2.5 GPA | 18 years of age

Application Deadline | May 1st. Early applications encouraged!

Financial Aid | All accepted students can apply for need-based scholarships, grants, and loans.

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OVERVIEW

How do rebounding wolf populations impact the sheepherders in Tuscany’s agricultural highlands? What effects can wetland restoration have on small-scale coastal fisheries? Can farming and biodiversity thrive together? 

Using food systems as a lens, this program explores global biodiversity frameworks' diverse effects on local food producers. With Tuscany as a case study, students will examine the economic and sociocultural complexities of global-to-local ecological restoration and rewilding efforts in historical agricultural ecosystems.
 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

→ Interview farmers, shepherds, fishers, and foresters to understand the benefits and drawbacks of ecological restoration projects in their local areas.

→ Examine the successes and challenges for various agricultural practices posed by the return of wolf, wild boar, and roe deer populations.

→ Identify the synergies and tradeoffs of forest area expansion and land use changes.

→ Explore the cultural goods and services wetland and lagoon conservation provides in southern Tuscany.

LOCATION

The program is in the ancient city of Greve, nestled in the gentle rolling hills of Chianti. Greve’s main piazza contains multiple medieval-era buildings with numerous restaurants, shops, and museums to explore. Greve also hosts a weekly farmers’ market that attracts both residents from nearby cities and international tourists.

Creating a shared community around food is an important aspect of the program. You’ll live in shared apartments in town and immerse yourself in group living through food culture. Share responsibility for cooking, budgeting, shopping, and preparing meals, and enjoy the deeply rooted Italian tradition of connecting over food.

SUMMER COMBINED

Take back-to-back summer sessions and get the hands-on learning and skill-building experiences of an internship while also going off the beaten path and exploring the world. Each summer session focuses on a different topic, and you’ll have time to travel independently between sessions. 

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