The uses of “forestry” information and disinformation in the web era: the Mt. Amiata (Tuscany, Central Italy) flood case

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Renzo Motta¹ 

[1] Dept. Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, DISAFA, University of Turin

关键词: Flooding;    Mitigation/Prevention;    Forest Management;    Fake news;   

DOI  :  10.3832/efor0068-016

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Societa Italiana di Selvicoltura ed Ecologia Forestale (S I S E F)

【 摘 要 】

A sever flood event hit Mt. Amiata region in July 2019. We know that trees can help to reduce or prevent flooding, but we also know that there are thresholds in this mitigation/prevention role and when these limits are exceeded we have to expect damages that cannot be avoided. Frequencies of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and heat waves are increasing and expected to increase in the future. Researchers and managers have to dedicate time and effort to communicate better with stakeholders about the role of the forest and the forest management regarding these events and address the discussion on facts instead that on opinions. Facts are accurate statements while opinions are expressed statements that are believed to be true but may or may not be facts. The Amiata flood event is an example where the discussion spread in many media has been mainly based on opinions rather than facts.

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