Over the years, a slight but steady increase in public green spaces has been observed in provincial capitals, alongside progress in urban reforestation. Urban reforestation initiatives continue to grow, with the creation of new woodland areas designed to develop naturally. But this is not enough. Greater and sustained efforts are needed to promote the development of green spaces and urban reforestation initiatives in order to address environmental crises, first and foremost climate change, and to improve the health and well-being of citizens