Fruit trees, forest and melliferous species are the specimens that the children of the Paolo Veronese middle school in Maser planted to implement the Coste forest. Mulberry, hazelnut, walnut, cherry, fig, juniper and oak, elm, maple, flowering ash, hornbeam and buckthorn: all plants that adapt perfectly to the surrounding ecosystem, sustainably enriching the beauty of the landscape.
"A forest over three centuries old that grows together with its community – explained Sara Cecchetto , the company's sustainability manager –, a tangible symbol of how necessary it is to take care of the earth and its riches. With this initiative we aim to create an environment in which man, flora and fauna dialogue with each other to encourage the harmonious development of local biodiversity".
In a context surrounded by olive trees and vineyards with forest roads to explore, the wood is part of the Unesco MAB area of the Asolo hills and within the Natura 2000 network, proposing itself as a destination for excursions and educational activities for tourists, families, enthusiasts of nature and the entire local community.
Confirming the importance of the initiative and the synergy created with the municipality of Maser, the mayor Claudia Benedos was present. "I want to thank – he declared – the Cecchetto company and the Pro Loco for this day of environmental education, not only theoretical. The boys and all the participants had the opportunity to learn about plants and bees, understand their importance and ecological role, a field experience they will never forget". The Pro Loco of Maser , partner of the project, was represented by the president Claudio Crotti .
Il Bosco delle Coste was born from the sustainability plan conceived and developed together with Etifor , a spin-off of the University of Padua, which offers consultancy to organizations and companies to improve the economic, environmental and social benefits of policies, projects and investments through science , innovation and good governance. And Lucio Brotto , founding partner of the start-up and an expert in sustainable investments and ecosystem services, gave an in-depth lesson to tell the kids what climate change consists of and what actions need to be taken to curb it.
Among the protagonists of the appointment Giuseppe Morosin of the educational farm L'alveare del Grappa which involved the boys in a beekeeping lesson with wintering activities of the beehives, kept inside the wood. Furthermore, the expert in forestry works, Stiven Rizzotto , also supports the planting activity. The event concluded with refreshments, rich in local produce, organized by the Noble Researchers of Taste of Maser.
