Agriculture, Environment and Law between Ancient Experiences and Present Knowledge: Some Remarks

This paper is an attempt to outline the points of contact between agro- ecology and the sciences of antiquity, with particular regard to the contribution that the reflection on the models of ancient (especially Roman) law can give agroeco- logical research. In this regard, some examples are outlined, such as the regulation of deserted lands (agri deserti) between ancient and modern experiences, the complex problem of the commons, the epistemological debate to the contribution of history to the other research fields.