Background Many beech stands were extensively exploited in the post-war period causing the drastic decline of yew (Taxus baccata L.) and common holly (Ilex aquifolium L.). With the setting up of the forestry commission area of Taburno, forest cover was re-established with artifical plantations of Abies alba, Larix decidua, Picea abies (L.) Karsten, Pseudotsuga menziesii and a few other non-native (allochthonous) species. Forests of the Taburno Massif are the ideal habitat of many species of bats, amphibians and scavenger raptors (e.g. royal and brown kites), all decreasing in number. Objectives The general objectives of the LIFE project are to: Improve the conservation status of ecosystems, habitats and species; Collect data and information about the project area and targeted species, before, during and after the project, in order to measure and quantify the actions effects; and Improve public awareness and knowledge of the species and habitats targeted by the project and about Natura 2000 sites in the Taburno Massif. Expected results: Improvement of knowledge of the fauna and flora of the area; Drawing up of a grazing plan; Excavation of 10 ponds suitable for amphibians; Silvicultural interventions on 40 ha to improve the growth and natural regener of Fagus sylvatica, Ilex aquifolium and Taxus baccata; Plantation of 40 Taxus baccata ‘micro collectives’; Silvicultural interventions on 50 ha of artificial conifer plantations; Construction of a reproduction centre for amphibians; Construction and installation of 1 000 ‘bat boxes’; Construction of two charnels for kites; and Increased public awareness through the organisation of information campaigns and events (including conference and observation days), various publications and on-site information panels.