Forests created or improved Canneto sull’Oglio
Why did we support this forest?
History of the forest
In the heart of the Oglio Sud Regional Park, in Canneto sull’Oglio (MN), lies an area of outstanding natural value, recognised as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC “Lanche di Gerra Gavazzi e Runate”). This river landscape is marked by oxbow lakes, ancient meanders abandoned by the river, crescent-shaped and formed over centuries by the erosive and shaping action of water.
In this remarkable setting, nature has always regenerated naturally, creating mixed forests where native and, in some cases, invasive species coexist. In recent years, part of this area has undergone ecological and forestry restoration to restore the environment’s functionality and value, making it as fragile as it is precious.
This project is co-funded by the Call for Proposals “Biodiversity and Climate” (BioClima) implemented by Regione Lombardia and supported by Fondazione Cariplo. Bioclima, created under the LIFE MANAGEMENT 2020 project, aims to create public-private financing models to catalyze investment in biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation projects in Lombardy’s forests and protected areas.
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How we improved the forest
The project involved optimising the structure and composition of young forests. The efforts aim to guide forest development toward a sustainable ecological balance: invasive species are kept in check, tree density is managed, and the growth of the most suitable species is promoted, enhancing the resilience of the forest ecosystems.
But the project doesn’t stop at trees: to protect one of the most vulnerable groups of animals, there are also plans to create temporary pools dedicated to amphibian reproduction. These micro-wetlands will serve as crucial refuges for frogs, newts, and toads, which are especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
In Canneto sull’Oglio, the commitment to safeguarding biodiversity is demonstrated through tangible actions that benefit both nature and local communities. It is a mosaic of forests, oxbow lakes, and wetlands that continues to evolve and surprise us.
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