National Tree Day
National Tree Day, established by the Ministry of the Environment and recognized by Article 1 of Law No. 10 of January 14, 2013, is celebrated every November 21st throughout Italy. Its aim is to promote the care and appreciation of trees and to remember the essential role of forests and urban greenery in our ecosystem.
Every tree supports life on the planet, providing shelter, food, water, wood, fiber, medicine, gum, and resin.
- https://www.isprambiente.gov.it/en/news/national-tree-day-1
- National Tree Day
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- National Tree Day, established by the Ministry of the Environment and recognized by Article 1 of Law No. 10 of January 14, 2013, is celebrated every November 21st throughout Italy. Its aim is to promote the care and appreciation of trees and to remember the essential role of forests and urban greenery in our ecosystem. Every tree supports life on the planet, providing shelter, food, water, wood, fiber, medicine, gum, and resin.
- When Nov 21, 2025 (Europe/Berlin / UTC100)
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The FAO estimates that over 1.5 billion people, including the majority of indigenous peoples, depend on forests for their livelihoods. Each tree absorbs carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate the greenhouse effect, and releases oxygen into the atmosphere. Through their roots and crowns, especially in mountainous and hilly regions, trees limit soil erosion, control surface rainwater, prevent flooding, consolidate river and stream banks, regulate the spread of parasites and pathogens, and guide the recycling of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. In urban centers, every single tree benefits by mitigating urban heat islands, absorbing gaseous pollutants, and filtering fine particles. The presence of trees improves the physical and psychological well-being of residents and increases the value of properties.
Italy's forest area continues to grow, exceeding 11 million hectares, and forests play a crucial role as carbon sinks, contributing to climate change mitigation.
The commitment to sustainable forest management is confirmed by the increase in certified areas, which guarantees careful and responsible management. However, significant threats remain, such as forest fires, which have shown an increasing trend in recent years, influenced by both climate and anthropogenic factors.