This study investigates the role of Land Consolidation Associations in enhancing the attractiveness
of mountain areas, with a focus on the ASFO Erbezzo in Stregna (Friuli-Venezia
Giulia, Italy). Using a mixed-methods approach that combines a quantitative survey with
qualitative interviews, the research explores perceptions of the ASFO’s environmental,
economic, and social impacts. The findings indicate widespread appreciation for the
ASFO’s contributions to landscape restoration, improved land management, and renewed
engagement in agro-silvo-pastoral activities. Respondents noted increased safety, enhanced
property value, and the symbolic revitalization of the territory. The initiative also fostered
social cohesion and community participation, though challenges persist, including uneven
engagement, limited services, and reliance on a small core of active individuals. While
the ASFO’s contribution to the area’s attractiveness, especially for potential new residents,
was generally acknowledged, structural constraints like housing shortages and weak local
economies remain barriers. The results highlight the strategic relevance of collective
land management for ensuring the sustainable regeneration of mountain areas, thereby
contributing to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the
2030 Agenda.
