Forests created or improved Bosco di Villa delle Coste
Why did we support this forest?
The aim is to create a food forest, promoting a healthy and virtuous environment in which the presence of bees becomes a tangible sign of the use of eco-sustainable processes, thanks to which animals and plants can coexist and produce in harmony, promoting the development of biodiversity.
History of the forest
The Bosco delle Coste forest is located in Maser, in the province of Treviso, among the rolling hills of Asolo. This forest spans about 3 hectares and is part of the Natura 2000 network, a site of Community importance dedicated to conserving biodiversity. Over the years, however, this area remained uncultivated and abandoned, overgrown with brambles, locust trees, and other invasive species that threatened the region’s original ecological richness. Recently, thanks to the dedication of our partner, Cecchetto, this patch of nature has been gradually revitalised. The effort was driven by the goal of restoring a healthy, productive ecosystem that coexists harmoniously with the surrounding agricultural activities.
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How we improved the forest
The Bosco delle Coste project aims to transform a degraded forest into a food forest, an agricultural-forestry ecosystem where fruit trees, honey-producing species, and native vegetation coexist synergistically. Walking along the paths, visitors can already admire centuries-old chestnut trees, wild cherry trees, ash trees, hackberry trees, and many plants beneficial for bees, which find refuge here thanks to the beehives placed under the canopy. The work includes removing invasive species, planting native trees such as oaks, cherries, and chestnuts, opening an internal forest road, and implementing measures to reduce soil erosion. Additionally, educational activities are organised to involve local communities, schools, and tourists in an environmental awareness program that starts right in the woods. The Bosco delle Coste also has a rich history, housing a small church dating back to 1686, dedicated to Saints Vittore and Corona, and an 18th-century manor house that is currently undergoing restoration. A blend of nature, culture, and agriculture, this place demonstrates how caring for the land can generate value for people, the landscape, and biodiversity.
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