Updates from Lio Piccolo, Venice lagoon

April 2025 – Updates from the Lio Piccolo forest

In the heart of Venice’s northern lagoon, WOWnature’s reforestation project in Lio Piccolo continues. In this extraordinary area, part of the Natura 2000 network, we are building a natural barrier against erosion and climate change, plant by plant.

An ecosystem to protect

Since 2022, we have planted over 20,000 trees and shrubs along the embankments of the Valle Paleazza. Here, species such as tamarisk play a key role: they consolidate the soil, slow down erosion caused by the tides and create microhabitats for fish, birds and other wildlife.

Constant monitoring and maintenance

During our last boat trip, we monitored the condition of the plants already planted and assessed their survival after the winter. The results are positive thanks to careful management of the site. The trees have survived the cold season well and show a good degree of rooting. The maintenance activities carried out each year by the valley manager are essential to ensure the long-term success of the project.

A shared commitment

On this special day, we also planted new trees together with over 130 people, including citizens, volunteers and partner companies who decided to support the project by adopting a tree. It is thanks to this involvement that we can continue with a reforestation project that has a real impact on the health of the lagoon.

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