{"id":4722,"date":"2024-10-08T12:08:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T12:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/l-impatto\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:28:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:28:39","slug":"l-impatto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/chi-siamo\/l-impatto\/","title":{"rendered":"L&#8217;impatto"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.instance-17877678801 { height: 2.5rem; }<\/style><div class='spacer instance-17877678801'><\/div>\n\n<div class='text-section align--center colored-pretitle text-small title-mobile ph-1' style='background-color: '><div class='text-section-inner'style='max-width: 1150px; margin-inline: auto;'><div class='pre-title' style='color: #58a560'>THE IMPACT<\/div><div class='title size--large' style='color: '><h2><span style=\"color: #317222;\">Our goal is to grow the<br \/>\nnumber of plants throughout<br \/>\nthe urban spaces we call home. <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class='subtitle' style='color: #58a560'><\/div><div class='text width-default' style='color: #58a560'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.instance-17877678802 { height: 30px; }@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) { .instance-17877678802 { height: 4px; } }<\/style><div class='spacer instance-17877678802'><\/div>\n\n<div class='text-card '><div class='text-card-inner'><div class='text-card-head'><h2 class='title' style='background-color: #307222; color: #fbf4ee;'>How?<\/h2><\/div><div class='text-card-content ' style='color: #105C0A; border: 2px solid #307222; border-radius: 30px; border-style: dashed;'><p>By encouraging individuals, institutions,<br \/>\nand companies to actively understand,<br \/>\ndesign, maintain, and enhance the Natural Capital<br \/>\nof the Metropolitan City of Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.instance-17877678803 { height: 35px; }@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) { .instance-17877678803 { height: 35px; } }<\/style><div class='spacer instance-17877678803'><\/div>\n\n<style>.text-17877678801 { margin-inline: auto; width: 75%; max-width: 1300px; }@media screen and (max-width: 767px) { .text-17877678801 { width: 78.5%; } }<\/style><div class='customizable-text   ph-1 size--auto text-17877678801'><div class='customizable-text-inner'><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #317222;\"><strong>Increasing greenery<\/strong> along streets, squares, courtyards, rooftops, and building facades is the <strong>most effective, affordable, and engaging way<\/strong> to slow global warming, reduce energy consumption, filter fine dust from the air, and enhance residents\u2019 <\/span><span style=\"color: #317222;\"><strong>well-being<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.instance-17877678804 { height: 35px; }@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) { .instance-17877678804 { height: 38px; } }<\/style><div class='spacer instance-17877678804'><\/div>\n\n<div class='goals-grid'><div class='mobile-overlay'><\/div><div class='goals-grid-inner container'><div class='goals-grid-title'><h2 class='title'>Goals<\/h2><\/div><div class='goals-grid-content'><div class='goals-card'><div class='content-default clickable'><div class='head flex'><h2>Expanding green areas<\/h2><div class='toggle-button-wrap hide-from-tablet'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='expand'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='36' height='36'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-chevron.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='text'><p>More green spaces and tree-covered surfaces across the Metropolitan City of Milan visibly improve the physical and mental well-being of residents, help cool the environment, and reduce the urban <a href=\"#\">&#8220;heat island&#8221;<\/a> effect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='content-active'><div class='head'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='card-close-button'><svg viewBox='0 0 32 32' width='32' height='32'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-close-card.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class='text'><p>The urban heat island is a phenomenon that creates a warmer microclimate within city areas compared to surrounding rural zones. In 2018, Milan experienced its hottest year in the past 122 years, with 22 days of extreme heat (temperatures above 31\u00b0C) and a sharp increase in tropical nights\u2014nights when temperatures do not drop below 20\u00b0C\u2014rising from 35 to over 50.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='goals-card'><div class='content-default'><div class='head flex'><h2>Reducing pollution<\/h2><div class='toggle-button-wrap hide-from-tablet'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='expand'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='36' height='36'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-chevron.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='text'><p>Urban and peri-urban forestry helps reduce air pollution: during photosynthesis, trees absorb greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and air pollutants such as ozone, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide\u2014while releasing oxygen back into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='goals-card'><div class='content-default clickable'><div class='head flex'><h2>Increasing tree canopy cover by 5%<\/h2><div class='toggle-button-wrap hide-from-tablet'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='expand'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='36' height='36'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-chevron.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='text'><p>To make our cities more livable, green, and attractive, we must increase our <a href=\"#\">tree canopy<\/a> cover\u2014bringing it closer to the levels seen in the world\u2019s leading capital cities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='content-active'><div class='head'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='card-close-button'><svg viewBox='0 0 32 32' width='32' height='32'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-close-card.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class='text'><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Tree canopy cover\u2014also known as the canopy or tree crown coverage\u2014is an international indicator used to measure vegetation density and assess the actual presence of greenery across a given area. It represents the ground projection of tree crowns and is a valuable tool for estimating tree numbers and evaluating urban forest structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='goals-card'><div class='content-default'><div class='head flex'><h2>Reducing energy consumption: trees around buildings<\/h2><div class='toggle-button-wrap hide-from-tablet'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='expand'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='36' height='36'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-chevron.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='text'><p>Trees planted around buildings help lower air temperatures and can reduce energy consumption from air conditioning systems by up to 30%. Additionally, properties located in greener areas\u2014compared to those with little vegetation\u2014can see their value increase by as much as 12%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='goals-card'><div class='content-default clickable'><div class='head flex'><h2>Connecting green areas<\/h2><div class='toggle-button-wrap hide-from-tablet'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='expand'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='36' height='36'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-chevron.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='text'><p>Thanks to detailed mapping aimed at identifying potential planting zones, Forestami is able to strengthen <a href=\"#\">ecological connections<\/a> across different parts of the metropolitan area\u2014enhancing biodiversity among both plant and animal species.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='content-active'><div class='head'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='card-close-button'><svg viewBox='0 0 32 32' width='32' height='32'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-close-card.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div class='text'><p class=\"\" data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"728\">An ecological connection is an interconnected system of habitats where biodiversity must be preserved. Working to protect ecological connectivity means creating or improving systems that link and enable interaction between isolated natural areas and elements, helping to counteract fragmentation and its negative effects on biodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='goals-card'><div class='content-default'><div class='head flex'><h2>Revitalizing neighborhoods<\/h2><div class='toggle-button-wrap hide-from-tablet'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='expand'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='36' height='36'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-chevron.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='text'><p class=\"\" data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"319\">Planting green areas plays a key role in revitalizing neighborhoods and peri-urban zones, improving livability, air quality, temperature regulation, social interaction, and overall aesthetics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='goals-card'><div class='content-default'><div class='head flex'><h2>Fostering inclusion and social cohesion<\/h2><div class='toggle-button-wrap hide-from-tablet'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='expand'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='36' height='36'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-chevron.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='text'><p>Forestami is a collective project driven by people. The active involvement of citizens in community-based green management projects, along with the revitalization of neighborhoods and peri-urban areas, helps promote inclusion and strengthen social cohesion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='goals-card'><div class='content-default'><div class='head flex'><h2>Encouraging public-private dialogue<\/h2><div class='toggle-button-wrap hide-from-tablet'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='expand'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='36' height='36'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-chevron.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='text'><p>Only together can we create a real positive impact! That\u2019s why Forestami, through its urban forestry projects, offers a valuable opportunity for dialogue and collaboration between public institutions and private entities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='goals-card'><div class='content-default'><div class='head flex'><h2>Engaging people<\/h2><div class='toggle-button-wrap hide-from-tablet'><a role='button' tabindex='1' aria-label='Close' href='#' class='expand'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='36' height='36'><use xlink:href='\/wp-content\/themes\/forestami\/assets\/images\/ic-chevron.svg#Page-1'><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='text'><p>Raising awareness and spreading sustainable practices by building a Forestami Community\u2014made up of citizens, companies, institutions, organizations, and local associations\u2014all working together to create greener cities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.instance-17877678805 { height: 120px; }<\/style><div class='spacer instance-17877678805'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4728,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4722","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4722"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6976,"href":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4722\/revisions\/6976"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestami.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}