Rocciaviva, also known in Italian as “living stone”, is an innovative association with several different restoration locations that are being developed by a diverse team of biologists, agroecologists, educators, and designers who have returned to the land of their birth to rebuild the region. Historical deforestation and agricultural exploitation of soils have resulted in the high rate of aridity in the summer, soil erosion resulting in the leaching of nutrients and landslides, and a significant decrease in biodiversity. Following an in-depth study of the endemic plants and the analysis of the water intake of the area, the team has commenced with the reforestation of endemic plants and the restoration of the ecosystems based on the specific characteristics of the spaces available. The current restoration locations are Rocciaviva-La Fiorita in Matera (5 hectares), the pilot programme focusing on tree planting and water management; Rocciaviva-Terra Dei Venti in Gravina (2 hectares), used as a base for eco-building experiences, edible gardens, food forests and fruit tree planting; and Rocciaviva-Regenera in Salandra (73 hectares) where the priority is to build the infrastructure and prepare the land with the appropriate earthworks necessary to carry out restoration, and restore three nearby lakes.