An important victory for the Trapani and Paceco Saline Oriented Nature Reserve: a photo taken inside the reserve was awarded with a “Special Mention” in the “Obiettivo Terra” 2024 geographical-environmental photography competition.
The competition, promoted by the UniVerde Foundation and the Italian Geographic Society, aims to enhance and promote Italy’s environmental heritage through photography. This year, among the 969 participating works, a photo that portrays the magnificent play of lights and colors in the tanks of the Sicilian reserve won the prestigious recognition.
The author of the award-winning shot is Tiago Marques, a young Portuguese photographer who was able to capture the essence of this unique place. In fact, his photo not only captures the breathtaking beauty of the salt marshes, but also the ecological value and biodiversity they contain.
An award that enhances the beauty and importance of the Reserve – Collecting the award, the director of the Trapani and Paceco Saline Oriented Nature Reserve, Silvana Piacentino, underlined the importance of this recognition: “We are very happy to have received this award It is a certificate of esteem for the beauty and uniqueness of our reserve, but also an important opportunity to raise public awareness of the value of protecting biodiversity.”
The award-winning photo of Tiago Marques will be published on the 2025 calendar of “Obiettivo Terra” and will be exhibited, together with the other winning photos, in a traveling exhibition that will visit various Italian cities.
A competition to celebrate Italian nature – “Obiettivo Terra” is a photography competition that, for 15 years now, has celebrated the beauty and richness of Italy’s natural heritage. Through photography, the competition aims to raise public awareness of the importance of protecting the environment and promoting sustainable tourism.
The 2024 edition of the competition saw the participation of photographers from all over Italy, who immortalized breathtaking landscapes, wild animals and moments of daily life within protected areas. The winning photos are a true hymn to the beauty and fragility of our planet.
An invitation to visit the Saline of Trapani and Paceco – The victory of this photo in the “Obiettivo Terra” competition is an invitation to discover the Saline of Trapani and Paceco, a unique and evocative place that deserves to be visited. The reserve offers visitors the opportunity to admire uncontaminated landscapes, learn about the local flora and fauna and delve into the history and traditions linked to the production of salt.
Information on the Trapani and Paceco Saline Nature Reserve – The Trapani and Paceco Saline Nature Reserve extends over an area of approximately 900 hectares and includes several wetlands, including salt basins, ponds and canals. The reserve is home to rich biodiversity, with over 200 species of birds, 40 species of mammals and numerous plant species. The reserve is also an important stopping site for migrants on their journeys to Africa.
How to visit the Trapani and Paceco Saline Nature Reserve
The Saline di Trapani and Paceco Nature Reserve is open to the public all year round. Entrance is free. For information on how to reach the reserve and the activities offered, you can consult the website of the Reserve Management Body: https://wwfsalineditrapani.it/?lang=en.
