Il recupero produttivo delle terre incolte o abbandonate per finalità sociali

For many years Italy has faced an issue related to the abandonment of agricultural land, particularly in less fertile areas. This phenomenon carries serious economic, social, environmental and landscape consequences. The chapter firstly examines the recent Regional and State legislation on the so-called 'land banks' as a "new" instrument to recover abandoned and uncultivated lands, underlining some critical aspects. Then, it focuses on the Regional regulations considering the recovery of abandoned and uncultivated lands as an opportunity to pursue social objectives, such as social inclusion of disadvantaged groups.