Casale sul Sile
Italy
Near the river Sile, in the province of Treviso, we are building a food forest to improve biodiversity, provide food and shelter for pollinating animals and insects, and create a place of discovery and ecological awareness.
The project to create the Food Forest in Casale sul Sile aims to develop a natural ecosystem on a 1-hectare plot of land, with the objective of promoting biodiversity, improving the quality of the environment and providing benefits to the local community. The forest reproduces the dynamics of a natural forest, providing habitat and nourishment for local fauna and pollinating insects.
The project, implemented in collaboration with the Terra Madre Association, is not limited to the environmental aspect, but takes on a strong educational value. The educational activities for children aim to raise awareness of biodiversity and the importance of protecting the land. This synergy between nature and learning makes the Casale sul Sile Food Forest a place of discovery and ecological awareness.
From a technical point of view, the project involves the planting of numerous native plant species, including hornbeam, oak, ash, hazel, linden, hawthorn and elder, as well as fruit trees such as apple and blackthorn. These carefully selected plants will form a lowland oak-hornbeam forest, enriching the area both in terms of vegetation and ecological connections.
The entire process has been planned with attention to technical details: from preparing the soil, which includes chopping, ploughing and fertilising, to making the holes for the seedlings and protecting them with biodegradable shelters. The plants will be cared for and monitored for a period of five years to ensure their success.
This project represents an important step towards enhancing the Casale sul Sile area, offering not only an ecological enrichment, but also a place for education and sociality, where nature and community can grow together.
Partner of the forest
