About OpenHollow

What this archive covers

OpenHollow is an independent information resource focused on the natural reserves, national parks, and endemic species of the Apennine peninsula. The Apennines form the structural backbone of Italy, running approximately 1,200 kilometres from the Ligurian coast in the north to the Aspromonte massif at the southern tip of Calabria. Along this chain, a series of formally protected areas safeguards some of the most ecologically significant habitats in southern Europe.

The archive covers the following subject areas:

• National parks and nature reserves of the Apennine chain, their ecology, and their management
• Endemic flora and fauna — species whose natural range is restricted to the Italian peninsula or to specific Apennine zones
• Documentation of large carnivore recovery (wolf, bear) and the landscape conditions that sustain it
• Natura 2000 network sites overlapping with the Apennine system
• Naturalistic itineraries and access information for documented sites

Editorial approach

Content on this site draws on peer-reviewed scientific literature, official sources including ISPRA, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, national park management authorities, and the IUCN Red List. Where data is cited, the source is identified.

The archive does not publish opinion pieces or advocacy content. Descriptions of conservation issues — such as wolf-livestock conflict or the management of invasive species — are presented factually, with reference to documented data and established scientific consensus where it exists, and with acknowledgement of genuine uncertainty where it does not.

Language used throughout the site is English, targeting an international readership with an interest in Italian natural environments.

Contact and corrections

For factual corrections, source contributions, or enquiries about specific subjects covered on this site, contact the editorial team at info@openhollow.eu. Corrections that are supported by verifiable sources are incorporated promptly.

Email: info@openhollow.eu
Phone: +39 06 1234 5678
Address: Via della Conciliazione 10, 00193 Rome, Italy
VAT: IT12345678901

Images

All images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Image captions identify the source and licence where attribution is required. No images are used that carry restrictions on hotlinking or non-commercial use.

Disclaimer

OpenHollow is an independent information archive. It is not affiliated with any government body, national park authority, conservation organisation, or commercial entity. The information provided is intended for general informational purposes. While care is taken to ensure accuracy, no guarantee is made as to the completeness or currency of any specific data point, particularly regarding population estimates, protected area boundaries, or species conservation status, which are subject to revision by the relevant authorities.