Forests created or improved Livinallongo
Why did we support this forest?
One of the main Ladin valleys in the Venetian Dolomites where the Vaia storm caused extensive damage to the land.
History of the forest
Livinallongo del Col di Lana is one of the main Ladin valleys in the Veneto Dolomites, nestled between the great mountain ranges of Sella, Marmolada, and the Ampezzo Dolomites. A valley of steep slopes and small villages built of wood and stone, still far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, where traditional agricultural and pastoral activities remain the key link between man and nature. The area was severely affected by Storm Vaia, an extreme event during which heavy rains and Scirocco winds, reaching peaks of over 200 km/h, knocked down hectares of forest and caused extensive damage in Veneto, Trentino, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia: houses were unroofed, roads closed, villages isolated… The mountain areas were the hardest hit.
Where is the forest located?
How we improved the forest
Thanks to the involvement of the local community, citizens, and partner companies, 2,500 new trees were planted in two areas (Ornella and Livinè). Larch, spruce, and rowan trees were planted in an irregular pattern to mimic natural dynamics. Strategies were put in place to protect the young seedlings from ungulates (such as deer, roe deer, etc.), and a monitoring plan was implemented to check the growth and health of the young trees.
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