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Three species of small mustelids – the stoat (Mustela erminea), the weasel (Mustela nivalis), and the European polecat (Mustela putorius) – coexist in the varied landscape of North-Western Italy, but they remain largely elusive and poorly known. A recent study conducted by a group of Italian researchers, including Luca Maurino from the Protected Areas of the Cozie Alps, used ecological niche models (ENM) and a wide network of sightings to map the probability of presence of these species and compare their environmental requirements on a regional scale. The results, published on November 22nd in the scientific journal "Mammal Research", provide useful insights for guiding targeted conservation actions and focusing on emerging threats.

The Protected Areas of the Cozie Alps have created a video to tell the story of the involvement of amateur fishermen in containing the catfish from the waters of the Natural Park of the Avigliana Lakes. This is an initiative organized in 2025 by the park authority staff as part of the European Life Predator project to combat the spread of Silurus glanis, an invasive alien aquatic predator that threatens to compromise the aquatic biodiversity of water bodies in southern Europe.

With the appointment decree of the President of the Regional Council dated November 27, 2025, Elio Pulzoni has been appointed President of the Protected Areas of the Cozie Alps. Along with him, the members of the new Council are as follows: Roberta Allora representing the territory of the Val Troncea Natural Park, Luca Rossi representing the territory of the Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Natural Park, Remo Tabasso representing the Natural Park of the Avigliana Lakes, Simone Periale representing the territory of the Orsiera Rocciavré Natural Park, and Andrea Zussino representing environmental associations. The appointment of the Council member representing the Agricultural Associations has been postponed instead.

Nel Parco naturale Orsiera Rocciavré sono terminati i lavori sulla Strada del Selleries con la posa di 125 mt di pavimentazione in pietra in un punto particolarmente danneggiato dall'erosione delle acque superficiali.

I contatti e le relazioni che l'Ente Parco ha sviluppato negli anni anche con realtà di altre nazioni, ancora una volta ha garantito un proficuo scambio di informazioni e di collaborazioni e di risolvere l'enigma di un'aquila di mare e del suo gps

“I was coming home exhausted, but happy. The work was hard, due to the shifts and being outdoors in any weather condition, but there were many satisfactions.”

Since October 1, 2025, Valentina Mangini has retired, having served as a park ranger at the Avigliana Lakes Natural Park since 1991.

The Authority introduces an innovative service for citizens, professionals, and organizations: the ability to submit online requests for Environmental Impact Assessment - VIncA - for interventions, plans, projects, or activities involving areas of the Natura 2000 Network managed by the Authority. The new web application is available at https://vinca.parchialpicozie.it/ with easy and secure access via SPID or CIE.

Sono disponibili le proposte didattiche ideate dalle guide Parchi Alpi Cozie in collaborazione con la Società Cooperativa Culturalpe dedicate al progetto LIFE Predator

Disponibili le registrazioni e le slides dei relatori delle due giornate formative organizzate dalla Regione Piemonte - settore Biodiversità e Aree naturali - in collaborazione con il Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali, il Parco Naturale del Po piemontese e Regione Lombardia nell'ambito del Progetto europeo Life NatConnect2030.

Da sabato 1 novembre è attivo il divieto di circolazione per il periodo invernale sulle strade provinciali del Colle delle Finestre (SP172) e del Colle dell'Assietta (SP173). Salvo imprevisti legati ad interventi di manutenzione in primavera, la riapertura integrale della strada del Colle delle Finestre è prevista per il 16 giugno 2026, mentre bisognerà attendere il 1 luglio 2026 per poter percorrere per intero la strada dell'Assietta.