Forests created or improved Alta Badia – adüm
Why did we support this forest?
Among the consequences of Storm Vaia, one of the most catastrophic is the spread of the bark beetle. This insect has reproduced on the windthrown, so much so that it is able to attack even those forests spared by the storm, multiplying the damage. In this situation, it is crucial to act promptly by skitting and cleaning the plants attacked by the bark beetle to protect the forest around the core attacked by the parasite.
History of the forest
The forest is located at the foot of the Campolongo Pass, in the municipality of Corvara in Badia (BZ). Before the intervention, this area was mainly covered by spruce forest, partially damaged by Storm Vaia in 2018. The trees felled by the strong winds created ideal conditions for the spread of a dangerous insect pest: the European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus). This beetle, attracted by the weakened trees, accelerated the degradation of the forest, compromising the health of the entire forest ecosystem.
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How we improved the forest
We created a Food Forest, an edible and multifunctional forest, structured in a natural way to improve biodiversity.
The primary interventions included:
- Control and remediation of the area: logging and cleaning operations were carried out on approximately 2 hectares, removing damaged trees to contain the bark beetle infestation and protect the surrounding forest.
- Creation of a circular path: to allow visitors and residents to enjoy the forest fully, we created an equipped and easily accessible circular path.
- Expansion of biodiversity: we have introduced new plant species – fruit trees, berry-producing shrubs, aromatic plants and medicinal herbs – to enrich the forest and make it even more productive and sustainable.
- Repositioning and updating of information panels: to promote the project and raise public awareness, we have renovated and repositioned educational panels along the trail.
Today, the Alta Badia adüm Food Forest is a virtuous model of a resilient forest. This renewed ecosystem not only allows us to enjoy the fruits of the forest but also to learn about the importance of biodiversity and responsible care for the alpine environment.
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