Forests created or improved Alta Badia Bosco Masisti
Why did we support this forest?
Nature and landscapes that the whole world envies us, home to ancient Ladin people who have always valued and protected this mountain ecosystem, strong and fragile at the same time.
History of the forest
In the heart of the Dolomites, at the foot of the Sella massif, the Corvara forest in Badia has always played a vital role, protecting the soil and offering unique scenery to skiers and hikers along the Planac trail. However, on the night of October 28–29, 2018, the history of this place changed forever: Storm Vaia struck the area with unprecedented wind gusts, felling over 90% of the trees across a 12-hectare area. What was once a dense fir forest has turned into a field of fallen logs, leaving a deep void in the landscape and the local ecosystem. Since then, a movement for renewal has emerged to restore its value to the community and nature.
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How we improved the forest
We didn’t just plant new trees; we designed a forest capable of withstanding the challenges of the future. Thanks to the support of residents, tourists, and partners such as Alta Badia Brand, the restoration project follows a scientific approach based on biodiversity: one-third of the area has been reforested with a mix of fir and larch trees, favoring the latter because they are more wind-resistant; another third has been dedicated to natural regeneration, protecting the young shoots from grazing ungulates; the remaining portion, however, is home to nectar-producing species such as elderberry, which are essential for supporting bees and pollinators.
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