Grow a tree

Tiny Forest Milano

Italy

Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI)

Urban forests are the future of cities. Just outside Milan, we want to renew a blighted area with new native trees organized into tiny forests. The plants will serve to improve the soil, reduce air and noise pollution, and contrast the heat.

Description

Urban forests play an essential role in improving the quality of life in cities. Not only do they provide green spaces for relaxation and recreation, but they also help purify the air, reduce noise pollution, regulate the climate and support biodiversity. They help mitigate the negative effects of urbanization, promoting a healthier and more sustainable environment for present and future generations.

In Cernusco sul Naviglio, outside the M2 (green) stop Villa Fiorita, we want to give birth to a new urban forest. It will consist of two tiny forests, a real forest and a shrub forest.

Tiny forests are literally small forest that can find space also in the middle of cities. It is a planting method to maximize and accelerate the growth of trees in confined spaces, such as small green areas in the city. Different species are planted very close together to regenerate degraded land. Competing for light, the saplings grow rapidly. They are great because they help improve air quality, cool the environment, attract local wildlife, and provide us with a natural space to relax and regenerate, right on our doorstep.

Tree planting events

Adopt your own tree and come plant it in person in fall 2023.

Mappa

This urban forestation project is part of the Uforest project, funded with support from the European Commission and promoted by Ersaf and Etifor.
The Uforest project aims at promoting Europe’s innovation capacity among universities, cities and businesses to deliver a new approach to Urban Forestry.

Partner della foresta