Mountains and the Collective Management of the Commons: Influences and Interactions

Abstract

La montagne et la gestion collective des biens : quelles influences ? quelles interactions ?

Collective Properties of Trentino: From Traditional Competences to Modern Solution Providers

“…According to this definition, the commons represent a particular type of "getting in shape" process for the territory, as determined by collective "interest". This concept has adopted different meanings over time and has even been divided into different contexts, such as the mountain regions, where joint management and property regimes are often present [1]. During the medieval period, the interest in the commons was translated into a question of convenience and access to resources for the community [2][3][4], while, with the imposition of proto-capitalist and market dynamics (commercial companies, interregional exchange networks, and production planning), collective interest has since come to coincide with the economic one in a modern sense.…”

“…Figure 4.The section shows the three levels that make up the alpine system in the alpine mountains according to the organization of the land in the Latin tradition. According to the historical Latin model, the vertical infrastructure of the landscape is structured based on three nomadically inhabited levels (1). The first level, including the valley floor, was the site of permanent settlements, crops and meadows.…”