Sicily is a region located in the southern Italy. Its typical Mediterranean landscape is\nappreciated due to its high biodiversity. Specifically, hazelnut plantations have adapted in a definite\narea in Sicily (the Nebroidi park) due to specific morphological and climatic characteristics. However,\nmany of these plantations are not used today due to adverse conditions, both to collect hazelnuts\nand to reach hazel groves. Though a geospatial analysis, the present paper aims to identify which\nhazelnut contexts can be actively used for agricultural, economic (e.g., introduction of a circular\neconomy) and energetic purposes (to establish a potential agro-energetic district). The examination\nrevealed the most suitable areas giving several criteria (e.g., slope, road system), ensuring an effective\ncultivation and consequent harvesting of hazelnuts and (ii) providing security for the operators since\nmany of hazelnut plants are placed in very sloped contexts that are difficult to reach by traditional\nmachines. In this sense, this paper also suggests optimal mechanization processes for harvesting\nhazelnuts in this part of Sicily.
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