Sustainability

Bosco Smeg is born, 766 Plants for the Province of Parma!

Smeg continues its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection with the recent creation of the Smeg Wood in Sorbolo, a future green lung that will enhance the natural capital of the province of Parma.

A new green oasis enriches the   Province of Parma with the creation of Bosco Smeg (Smeg Wood). This significant peri-urban forestation project has been carried out thanks to the collaboration with Consorzio KilometroVerdeParma, whose mission is to create permanent woodland to combat climate change, increase community well-being and improve the health of the local environment.


Bosco Smeg is part of the regional project ‘Mettiamo radici per il futuro’ (Let's put down roots for the future), promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Region, and covers an area on the edge of farmland to promote local biodiversity. In total, 766 plants of different species have been planted, which will enrich the landscape with their beauty and contribute significantly to the local ecological balance. The choice of plants was carefully studied to include a variety of indigenous species, flowering and fruit plants, which will provide shelter and nourishment for the local fauna, while improving air quality.


Native species planted include Maple, Ash, Oak, Poplar and Linden, which will provide a strong and durable tree structure. Flowering trees such as Wild Cherry and Mulberry will add seasonal colours and valuable fruit for the fauna, while shrubs such as Hazelnut, Dog Rose, Privet and Viburnum will further enrich the biodiversity of the undergrowth. This mix of vegetation will contribute not only to the elimination of pollutant particles, but also to the creation of microhabitats for numerous animal species.


The project is not limited to planting, but also includes the long-term maintenance of the woodland to ensure its optimal growth and development. According to estimates by the KilometroVerdeParma Consortium, over the next 50 years, the Smeg Woods will capture more than 700 tonnes of CO2.