Bergamo Plants Tiny Forests to Combat Pollution

Bergamo, Italy, has initiated an urban reforestation project in the Colognola district near the highway tollbooth. The first two Tiny Forests, totaling 1,000 plants across 200 square meters, have been planted. These dense forests will boost local biodiversity and act as a natural barrier against air and noise pollution from the highway, improving air quality and community well-being. This project is a collaboration between Rete Clima and the Municipality of Bergamo, aiming to create urban forests. The area, recently acquired by the Municipality, will become a high-density green zone, enhancing the city's environmental heritage through urban reforestation. Tiny Forests, based on the Miyawaki method, consist of native trees and shrubs planted densely to promote biodiversity. Once mature, these areas will become habitats for insects, small mammals, and birds, contributing to local flora and fauna conservation.