Biodiversity and nature under observation to protect the spring
San Pellegrino monitors biodiversity at the Acqua Panna Estate in Mugello with Spectrum sensors, satellite analysis and annual reports, measuring the direct link between ecosystem health and the protection of water resources.
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Without biodiversity, springs lose their natural protection
The mineral water sector depends on healthy ecosystems. Spring quality is tied to soil permeability, vegetation and biodiversity that regulate the water cycle. Biodiversity loss weakens these functions: pollinator decline, soil degradation and microclimate shifts raise water stress.
The Acqua Panna Estate spans 1,377 hectares in Mugello, Tuscany. San Pellegrino launched with XNatura a three-year monitoring project that measures ecosystem health and links nature conservation to sustainable water management.
Demonstrating the link between biodiversity and water with scientific data
The Acqua Panna Estate lacked a structured monitoring system to convert its ecological richness into verifiable data, proving biodiversity protection safeguards the water resource.
The company needed pollinator data as bioindicators, acoustic and satellite surveys, and ESG-compliant annual reports.
Bioacoustic sensors and satellite to measure the estate's health
XNatura launched a three-year project with IoT, satellite analysis and scientific protocols to monitor estate biodiversity.
From satellite to field
A three-year project starting from satellite analysis of the estate and arriving at continuous pollinator monitoring as bioindicators of environmental quality.
2 Spectrum sensors in the estate
2 Spectrum sensors installed for continuous bioacoustic monitoring of pollinators across the entire Acqua Panna Estate. Each sensor detects and classifies species through sound analysis, producing data on cluster classification, abundance, diversity and seasonal trends across the whole estate area.
Remote analysis of the entire estate
Satellite analysis with Remote Sensing to map vegetation cover, land use, floral availability and habitat suitability, comparing the site with neighbouring control areas and monitoring evolution over time. The analysis defined the ecological baseline to measure the naturalistic value of the context.
XNatura platform and annual reports
All data flows into the XNatura Environmental Platform, integrating satellite analysis, bioacoustic readings from Spectrum sensors and environmental data. San Pellegrino has a dedicated dashboard with indicators on biodiversity, microclimate, climate risks and ecosystem status, and annual reports demonstrating the link between biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of the estate's water resources.
Active regeneration and monitoring expansion
Consolidation of three-year data into a biodiversity strategy for the estate. The goal is to expand the sensor network, integrate bird and amphibian monitoring, and launch targeted regeneration interventions in the most critical areas, building a replicable model for the mineral water sector.
The monitoring data
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The data comes from the XNatura Environmental Platform and the 2 Spectrum sensors installed at the Acqua Panna Estate. The 3,036 pollinators were detected through bioacoustic analysis and classified into 18 distinct clusters, providing a detailed picture of the diversity and abundance of species present in the area.
The 9 protected areas identified within 10 km of the site confirm the ecological value of the context in which the estate is located, while the 547 flora and fauna detections document the biological richness of the area. This data forms the scientific basis for the annual reports and for guiding future biodiversity and water resource protection strategies.
Monitoring in action
Key sections of the XNatura Environmental Platform dedicated to the Acqua Panna Estate.
State of biodiversity
Estate biodiversity indices: Mean Species Abundance, natural habitat coverage, floral availability, nesting sites and proximity to protected areas.
Microclimate
Microclimatic variations in the estate area: surface temperature, humidity, heat islands and environmental parameters to assess ecosystem status.
Aridity risk
Drought and water stress risk analysis: aridity index, precipitation trends and impact on ecosystems and water resources of the estate.
Hydrogeological risk
Hydrogeological risk analysis of the area: landslides, erosion, flooding and site vulnerability assessment for planning conservation interventions.
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