FORM FOR BOOKING EDUCATIONAL VISITS/GUIDED TOURS

    Purpose of the visit:

    The compilation and sending of the form is not automatic confirmation of a guided tour; your request should only be considered confirmed after receipt of an email specifically approving your request. Any request must be sent at least 5 days before the proposed date of the visit.

    CONDITIONS

    The guided tours must be booked at least a week in advance and should only be considered confirmed on receipt of written confirmation from the LIPU – the institution which manages the Saltflats of Priolo.

    Groups must not be larger than 20 people for a guided tour.

    The LIPU is not responsible for anything which may occur to people and objects during the tour.

    • The Saltflats of Priolo Guidelines and Bylaws (approved by the  Assessorato Regionale del Territorio e dell’Ambiente – Act S.3/DRA U.O. 3.3 prot. n. 73279 del 29.11.2018 (Allegato 1)) which apply to guided tours in the saltflats must be respected without any exceptions;

    • During the activity LIPU volunteers and staff members will be present and will make sure the regulations are being respected;

    • The managing institution can limit access to people and places for  reasons of conservation and for the prevention of COVID-19. Facemasks and closed shoes must be worn;

    • No more than 20 people will be allowed into the protected area, in accordance with the safety measures established by the managing institution.

    • All anti Covid-19 safety measures must be followed as laid out in the LIPU protocol and as stated in attachment 2;

    • The group may only visit the areas chosen by the managing institution and huts and/or other enclosed structures may not be used;

     *By filling in this form I consent to the sharing of my personal data in accordance with law 2016/679; the information will only be used to promote information and encourage participation in the Saltflats of Priolo’s activities. Data will be stored with the utmost privacy.

     

    *the non-acceptance of the CONDITIONS will make the booking void.

    Attachment 1

     

    Decree of the Assessorato Regionale del Territorio e dell’Ambiente – S.3/DRA U.O. 3.3 prot. n. 73279 del 29.11.2018

    • The Reserve was established to protect a natural area of botanical interest and its wildlife.

    • Visiting the Reserve means accepting risks deriving from the natural dangers of the area.

    • Make yourself familiar with the Guidance and Bylaws of the Reserve to be aware of what may and may not be done in the Reserve.

    • The managing institution declines any responsibility in case of accidents or injuries deriving from non-compliance with the Bylaws and/or the indications given for access, any imprudent or negligent action, natural fortuitous and unpredictable events.

    • Inside the area there are no medical assistance areas, water-points, restaurants or toilets.

    • Given the area’s topography, access is not recommended to people with limited mobility and/or balance issues, cardiac and/ or respiratory problems.

    • Given the presence of animals and/or plants with potential allergic factors, access is not recommended to people with asthma or allergies to pollens, insect bites etc.

    • If you meet or see wild animals, enjoy observing them in their habitat. Do not disturb or approach them, avoid shouting or sudden movements. The same applies if you meet domestic or grazing animals.

     

    Good Practices for visiting the “Saltflats of Priolo” Nature Reserve for a more informed and enjoyable experience

    • Wear appropriate dress for the season and location:
      • Long, comfortable trousers, sunhat, water/windproof jacket;
      • Closed, comfortable shoes. Heels, flip-flops or similar shoes may cause sprains and/or falls.
    • Follow the signposted paths and respect the indications on the information boards.
    • Do not touch, pick and/or eat any type of plant or part of it: it could be poisonous.
    • Do not lean on the fencing or go beyond it.
    • Do not walk along the edge of the saltflats and do not get close to the canals.
    • Do not climb on the observation structures, on trees and/or on any other natural element of the reserve.
    • Do not enter and climb the windmill.
    • In case of bad weather conditions (storms, strong wind, high temperature etc.) it is unwise to visit the nature reserve. When there is a risk of fire, excursions are not advised.
    • Do not leave vehicles in areas where parking is not allowed or is inappropriate.
    • Respect the Bylaws of the nature reserve. In particular, you must not hunt, fish, carry arms, catch and/or disturb animals, destroy, damage and/or remove plants of any species or types, or any part of them, set up camp, light fires, abandon trash and introduce pets.

     Attachment 2

    Extract from the “General Protocol for safety including the general guidelines relating to access and activities in the oases and nature reserves of the LIPU during the Covid-19 emergency” (10 June 2020)

     

    Activities with the public and children

    Activities with the public and children are permitted in accordance with the following:

    a) During activities individual protection devices such as facemasks, gloves and whatever is required by law, must always be worn.

    b) Measuring body temperature of the participants of the event. The event will be off-limits to people whose temperature is over 37°.

    c) Activities should be done during the day, for a reduced number of hours and never with the participants staying overnight.

    d) Participation should be limited to an appropriate and manageable number of people. Limited access must be guaranteed, or in such a way as to avoid gatherings of people and to allow visitors to respect the distance of one metre between each other.

    e) Respect for social distancing between participants.

    f) Prohibition of serving food or beverages to any participants.

    g) If toilets are used, they must be cleaned with disinfectant spray for all surfaces which come in contact with hands such as handles and taps.

    h) Rigorous compliance to the regional and communal norms