The impact of industrialization processes on rural landscape identity

The chapter focuses on the transformative impact of industrialisation and deindustrialisation processes on the identity of rural landscapes in Italy. The contribution highlights the effects of the abandonment of these territories due to the industrial decline of the late 20th century, which has left important traces in the landscapes, often marked by pollution and obsolete industrial infrastructures. Furthermore, the text addresses the challenge of preserving the landscape’s identity features in a context where socio-economic conditions are constantly evolving, under-lining the importance of involving local communities in landscape management and heritage conservation.