GoAbroad

SFS Italy: Pastures and Predators: Rewilding Central Italy

Inquire Here
Submit a ReviewNo Reviews
1980Year established

Program Overview

What does it take to restore nature in landscapes shaped by centuries of agriculture? In this immersive program based in rural Central Italy, students explore how ecosystems can recover in working agricultural lands, from olive groves and vineyards to rewilding mountain pastures.

Fieldwork, excursions, and community engagement offer a firsthand look at the ecological and cultural dimensions of restoration, as well as the conflicts and cooperation between wildlife conservation and food production. Students learn how restoration is unfolding on the ground, navigating both EU-level policy and the lived realities of farmers, rangers, and rewilding advocates.

Ready to dive deeper into this program?

Jump to the full breakdown of dates, costs, eligibility, and more.

See program details

Program Highlights

Monitor wolf and Marsican bear populations alongside researchers in the Apennine Mountains, and learn how rewilding projects are reshaping rural communities and conservation in Italy
Visit the wetlands at Orbetello Lagoon, a vital stopover for migratory birds, to assess ecosystem services with conservation professionals from WWF
Explore the rugged beauty of Maremma Regional Park, where wild boar, roe deer, and shepherding traditions collide in the ongoing story of human–wildlife coexistence
Compare restoration approaches across vineyards, forests, rivers, and coastal scrub, and meet the farmers, foresters, and ecologists leading Central Italy’s ecological transformation
Discover the ecological and cultural dimensions of restoration, as well as the conflicts and cooperation between wildlife conservation

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Tuscania, Italy

Fields & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Earth Sciences
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • Forestry
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Humanities
  • Natural Sciences
  • Science
  • Sustainable Development
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Transcript

Age Requirement

18-30

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about The School for Field Studies

Be the first to review The School for Field Studies

If you've participated in this program, your review helps future students decide.

Review this Program

Inquire

Inquire about this program

Have a question? Send us a message and the program team will get back to you.

Step 1 of 4Timing

When do you want to travel?

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Fund for Education Abroad

Related Programs

Browse programs you might like

Rome, Italy
CIEE College Study Abroad logo

CIEE College Study Abroad

4.56

39 reviews

CIEE Open Campus Block in Rome, Italy

Your Open Campus Block program in Rome lasts 6, 12, or 18 weeks and is designed to be completely customizable. You will enroll in CIEE courses an...

Listing Photo
University Studies Abroad Consortium logo

University Studies Abroad Consortium

4.31

65 reviews

Top Rated Program Study Abroad in Italy 2026
USAC Italy: Verona -International Business & Italian Studies

Boasting a history that is larger than life, Verona is an ideal setting for your study abroad experience. Live and study in a modern city situate...

Spend a semester abroad in Florence, Italy
AIFS Abroad logo

AIFS Abroad

4.58

50 reviews

AIFS Abroad in Florence, Italy: Semester

Spend a semester or academic year in the classic city of Florence with AIFS Abroad. Choose from a wide variety of courses at the AIFS Abroad Glob...

Have more questions?

We're here to help!

The GoAbroad team is here to support you as you choose the best program for you, and The School for Field Studies is also happy to answer any questions you have.

Trusted by millions of travelers worldwide since 1997