Refereed Publications
1. Lanfranco, S., De Walsche, C., Schembri, P.J., & Mertens, J.
(1991). Branchiopods (non-Cladocerans) of the Maltese Islands (Central
Mediterranean). Hydrobiologia, 212, 241-243.
2. Lanfranco, S. & Schembri, P.J. (1995) Ghadira s-Safra (Malta):
a threatened coastal wetland with an endangered biota. Rapport du
Congrès de la Commission Internationale pour l'Exploration Scientifique
de la Mer Méditerranée 34: 127.
3. Lanfranco, S. (1996). Temporary rainwater rockpools as repositories
of biological diversity in the Maltese Islands. Actes des 7emes Rencontres
Regionales de l'Environnement; BIO'MES 95 Scientific Symposium. Agence
Regionale pour la Protection de l'Environnement. Marseille, France
4. Lanfranco, S. (1996). Ephemeral wetlands in the Maltese Islands:
effects of anthropogenic stress and protective counter-measures.
Actes des 8emes Rencontres Regionales de l'Environnement; BIO'MES 96 Scientific
Symposium. Agence Regionale pour la Protection de l'Environnement.
Nice, France
5. Lanfranco S. & Lanfranco E. (1999). Riella helicophylla (Mont.)
Hook. (BRYOPSIDA; HEPATICAE; RIELLACEAE ); a new addition to the macrophytic
wetland flora of the Maltese Islands. Central Mediterranean Naturalist
3(1):13-14.
6. Lanfranco S. (2000). Species richness of microcrustaceans in temporary
freshwater rockpools in the Maltese Islands. In Aquatic Habitats
as Ecological Islands. Proceedings of Conference at University of
Plymouth 5-7th September 2000.
7. Lanfranco S., Callus J., Cilia S. & Zammit H.J. (2000). Preliminary
investigations into the vertical structure of propagule banks of temporary
freshwater rockpools in the Maltese Islands. Central Mediterranean Naturalist
3(2): 69-78.
8. Lanfranco S. (in press). The Branchiopod fauna of the Maltese
Islands.
Book Chapters
1. Lanfranco, S. (1995). Il-Krusta_ji. In J. Sultana & V.
Falzon (Eds.), Il-Flora u l-Fawna ta Malta. (pp. 274-292).
Malta: Environment Secretariat.
2. Lanfranco, S. (1996). Crustacea. In J. Sultana & V. Falzon
(Eds.), Wildlife of the Maltese Islands. (pp. 274-292). Malta:
Environment Secretariat.
3. Lanfranco, E., & Lanfranco, S. (1996). The flora and fauna
of the Mosta area. In L. Scerri [Ed.], Mosta - The Heart of Malta.
(pp. 1-18). Malta: Midsea Books.
4. Lanfranco S., & E. Lanfranco (2000). The flora and fauna
of the Naxxar area. In Catania, P. & Scerri L.J. [Eds.], Naxxar - a
village and its people. (pp. 1-26). Malta.
Other Works
1. Schembri, P.J. & Lanfranco, S. (1999) Mediterranean coastal
habitats and biota. Paper presented at Consultation Workshop on the Preparation
of Didactic Materials for Integrated Coastal Area Management. International
Centre for Science and High Technology (UNIDO) Trieste, Italy 10-12 March
1999; 23pp.
2. Camilleri R., Desira-Buttigieg T., Scicluna-Spiteri A. & Lanfranco
S. (2000). Boron - An Agro-Environmental Concern.
Ecological Consultancy Reports
1. Lanfranco, S. (1992). Physico-chemical and biological
characteristics of Ghadira s-Safra with conservational considerations.
Society for the Study and Conservation of Nature, Malta.
2. Lanfranco, S., Lanfranco, E., & Schembri, P.J. (1994).
An ecological appraisal of a site at it-Torri ta' San Gorg l/o Pembroke
prepared as part of an environmental planning statement of the Hotel St.George's
project. Malta University Services, Msida, Malta.
3. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (1995). An ecological
appraisal of a site at il-Qortin ta' Ghajn Damma l/o Xaghra, Gozo, prepared
as part of an environmental planning statement for the construction of
a waste transfer station. Advanced Engineering Systems Ltd., Malta.
4. Lanfranco, S., Lanfranco, E., & Schembri, P.J. (1995).
An ecological appraisal of a site at tas-Swatar l/o Msida, Malta, proposed
for the St Martin's College project. Malta University Services, Msida,
Malta.
5. Lanfranco, S. (1995). An ecological appraisal of a site
at Tal-Wej, limits of Naxxar and Mosta. Naxxar Local Council, Naxxar,
Malta.
6. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (1996). An Ecological
Appraisal, Monitoring Programme and Management Plan for a site at il-Qaliet
(Malta) as part of the Hilton Site Redevelopment Project. Malta University
Services, Msida, Malta.
7. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (1996). An ecological
appraisal of a site at Ghallis, l/o Naxxar. Naxxar Local Council,
Naxxar, Malta.
8. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (1996). A baseline
survey of terrestrial vegetation within retained ecological zones at il-Qaliet
(Malta) as part of an ecological monitoring programme for the Hilton Site
Redevelopment Project. Malta University Services, Msida, Malta.
1 p.
9. Lanfranco, S., Lanfranco, E., & Schembri, P.J. (1996).
A comparative appraisal of the Wied Guno/Wied Pisklu/Wied il-Kbir system
(Western Gozo). Malta University Services, Msida, Malta.
10. Lanfranco, S. (1997). An ecological appraisal of a
site at tal-Ksajjem, limits of Gharb, Gozo, proposed for the rehabilitation
of a disused quarry.
11. Lanfranco, S. (1997). An ecological appraisal of a
site at ta' Slima, l/o San Lawrenz, Gozo proposed for the extension of
an existing softstone quarry.
12. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (1997). A survey
of terrestrial vegetation within retained ecological zones at il-Qaliet
(Malta) as part of an ecological monitoring programme for the Hilton Site
redevelopment project: Second Monitoring Session. Malta University
Services, Msida, Malta. 1 p.
13. Lanfranco, S., & Schembri, P.J. (1997). An ecological
appraisal of a site at Maghtab, Malta, proposed for the relocation of a
pig farm. Malta University Services, Msida, Malta.
14. Lanfranco, S. (1998). An evaluation of the ecological
feasibility of landscaping a freshly-excavated quarry at ix-Xoqqiet, Benghisa,
south-eastern Malta. Malta Freeport, Malta.
15. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (1998). A survey
of terrestrial vegetation within retained ecological zones at il-Qaliet
(Malta) as part of an ecological monitoring programme for the Hilton Site
Redevelopment Project. Third Monitoring Session. Malta University
Services, Msida, Malta.
16. Lanfranco, S. (1998). An ecological appraisal of a
site at Ta' Klement, l/o Qala, Gozo, proposed for the construction of a
new hardstone quarry.
17. Lanfranco, S. (1998). A strategy for landscaping two
disturbed areas at ix-Xoqqiet, Benghisa, south-eastern Malta. Malta
Freeport, Malta.
18. Lanfranco, S. (1998). An ecological appraisal of a site at
tas-Sellum, l/o San Gwann, Malta, proposed for the construction of a new
hardstone quarry.
19. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (1999). A survey
of terrestrial vegetation within retained ecological zones at il-Qaliet
(Malta) as part of an ecological monitoring programme for the Hilton Site
Redevelopment Project. Fourth Monitoring Session. Malta University
Services, Msida, Malta.
20. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (1999). A
survey of terrestrial vegetation, amphibious vegetation and aquatic fauna
at il-Qaliet Wetland (Malta) as part of an ecological monitoring programme
for the Hilton Site Redevelopment Project. First Monitoring Session
for Maritime Rockpools. Malta University Services.
21. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (1999). A
survey of terrestrial vegetation, amphibious vegetation and aquatic fauna
at il-Qaliet Wetland (Malta) as part of an ecological monitoring programme
for the Hilton Site Redevelopment Project. Second Monitoring Session
for Maritime Rockpools. Malta University Services.
22. Lanfranco, S. (1999). A preliminary ecological appraisal
of a site at il-Qattara, l/o Dingli, Malta, proposed for the extension
of an existing agricultural area.
23. Lanfranco, S. (1999). An ecological appraisal of a site at
Tal-Balal, limits of San Gwann, Malta, proposed for the construction of
a new secondary school by St.Michaelís Foundation for Education
24. Lanfranco, S. (1999). An ecological appraisal of a site at
Tal-Qroqq, Malta, proposed for an extension to the new hospital.
25. Lanfranco, S. (1999). An ecological appraisal of a site at
ix-Xghira, limits of Gharb, Gozo, proposed for the operation of a softstone
quarry.
26. Cassar, L.F. & Lanfranco S. (2000). Gozo and Comino Local
Plan: Survey of environmental resources. Volume 1. 144pp.
27. Cassar, L.F. & Lanfranco S. (2000). Gozo and Comino Local
Plan: Survey of environmental resources. Volume 2. 119pp.
28. Lanfranco, S., & Lanfranco, E. (2000). A survey
of terrestrial vegetation within retained ecological zones at il-Qaliet
(Malta) as part of an ecological monitoring programme for the Hilton Site
Redevelopment Project. Fifth Monitoring Session. Malta University
Services, Msida, Malta.
29. Lanfranco, S. & Cassar, L.F. (2001). A landscaping and
restoration scheme for a softstone quarry at Taí Slima, limits of San Lawrenz,
Gozo.
30. Lanfranco, S. (2001). An ecological appraisal of a site at
Benghisa, limits of Birzebbugia, Malta, proposed as the land-based component
of a new tuna-penning facility.
31. Lanfranco, S. (2001). A brief note on the occurrence of Corn
Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum L.) at Ghajn Kalment, limits of Qala, Gozo.
32. Lanfranco, S. (2001). An ecological appraisal of a site at
Ta Sqaq Awzara, limits of Qormi, Malta, proposed as the site of a new dairy
farm.
33. Lanfranco, S. & Cassar, L.F. (2001). An ecological appraisal
of a site at Gebel Ghawzara, limits of Bidnija, Malta
34. Lanfranco, S. (2001). An ecological appraisal of a site at Taí
Wied Moqbol, limits of Zurrieq, Malta, proposed for the relocation of a
hardstone quarry.
Refereed works in other fields
1. Lanfranco, S., & Baldacchino, G. (1995). An investigation
of limiting magnitude determination: a pilot study. WGN: Journal
of the International Meteor Organisation, 23, 87-90.
Other unrefereed works and popular articles
1. Lanfranco, S. (1982). R Coronae Borealis variables.
The Astronomer, 1, 7-10.
2. Brincat, S., & Lanfranco, S. (1983). The Variable Stars:
Rho Cassiopeiae and Betelgeuse. The Astronomer, 1, 1-5.
3. Lanfranco, S. (1989). A Perseid Meteorite? Sirius, 14,
29-32.
4. Lanfranco, S. (1995). il-Hajja fl-Ghadajjar: il-gambli tal-ghadajjar
u l-gambli tal-Qoxra. in-Natura, 15, 25-27.
5. Lanfranco, S. (1997). The effective utilisation of the World-Wide
Web as a medium for remote instruction. The Road Ahead: Seminar organised
by the Science Division of the Junior College of the University of Malta.
Academic dissertations
1. Lanfranco, S. (1990). The Ecology of Freshwater Rockpools
in Malta. University of Malta, Faculty of Education; Unpublished
Bachelor of Education (Honours) Thesis. 195 pp.
2. Lanfranco, S. (1995). Ecological Succession in Maltese Freshwater
Rockpools. University of Malta, Faculty of Science