Geomorphosites in Trentino: a first census

In the research project co-financed by MIUR COFIN 2001 “Geosites in the Italian landscape: research, evaluation and exploitation”, a first census was made of the geomorphosites in Trentino. The identification criteria were those already well established at a national and international level. A total of 110 sites of geomorphological interest were identified throughout the region. These are all parts of the main structural units, which characterise the Trentino region from a geological point of view, and include the most important Quaternary deposits. The reasons for their choice and possibilities of exploitation are discussed. The geomorphosites identified are briefly described in a summary list. This list includes not only the muncipality location, but also the reason for the choice of the site. Also indicated are sites or naturalistic itineraries already existing in the region or mentioned in explanatory guides or brochures. Finally, there is a complete description of a geomorphosite, as an example of the content of the final monography on the geomorphosites of Trentino, currently in progress.