Adopt a tree and protect San Lio Forest
Why support this forest?
At Bosco San Lio, in the province of Syracuse, we are developing a project aimed at revitalising nature and the local community. Here, the climate crisis is vividly apparent: drought, wildfires, and abandonment threaten both the landscape and biodiversity. Supporting this forest means helping to regenerate the land by planting native species that enhance biodiversity and support wildlife.
Make it grow San Lio Forest
Adopt your favorite trees or gift them: select the gift option during checkout and then personalize it in your reserved area.
Protect San Lio Forest
It's not enough to plant new trees; we must protect forests from abandonment, fires, illegal logging, biodiversity loss, wind, and disasters.
Come to the event in the forest
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Carlentini
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If you adopt a tree in this forest, you can plant it in person during WOW events.
You’ll receive an email with the details one month before the event (even if you’ve chosen the Protect this Forest option).
Participate with whoever you like and share your passion for nature! We respect nature’s rhythms, which is why we plant trees in spring and fall, taking environmental conditions into account. If you can’t attend, we’ll take care of planting your tree.
How we are improving the forest
Bosco San Lio is located in Carlentini, in the province of Syracuse, on a hill that was once covered with almond orchards, now abandoned. This area, severely impacted by the climate crisis with prolonged droughts and increasingly hot summer temperatures, is where WOWnature is planting a new forest by selecting native tree and shrub species that can boost biodiversity and provide habitats for many animal and plant species.
To combat water scarcity, each plant is equipped with a Waterbox: an innovative reservoir that gradually releases 20-25 litres of water, ensuring supplies even during the driest months. This system significantly improves the survival rate of young plants and reduces overall water consumption. Summer wildfires are among the main threats in this area. To prevent them naturally and effectively, an agreement has been made with a local farmer: during summer, cows graze in designated areas, feeding on herbaceous vegetation that, if left unchecked, could fuel wildfires.
This is a practical example of synergy and proactive prevention. In addition to controlled grazing, firebreak zones and annual mowing are planned to slow or halt any wildfires. But the project extends beyond reforestation. It also aims to create spaces for community gatherings, including nature trails, family-friendly paths, an area for farm camping with restrooms, and educational activities like forest kindergartens and after-school programmes.
The main aim is to strengthen the connection between people and nature, creating a vibrant and inclusive place.
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