Event titled "Forests: a heritage to be known and valued"

Held on Friday, March 20, 2026

As part of the activities promoted by the University for the “Università Svelate” initiative  , the Department of Agriculture of the Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria organized the event entitled  “Forests: a heritage to be known and valorized” , which took place on Friday 20 March 2026.

The initiative represented an important opportunity to reach out to the community, engaging citizens, students, and institutions on the issues of sustainable forest resource management and environmental protection. Following institutional greetings, technical and scientific presentations by professors and experts offered an updated overview of the main challenges and prospects for the forestry sector.

Particular emphasis was placed on the Degree Course in Forestry and Environmental Sciences, presented as a fundamental training program for preparing the technicians of the future, capable of addressing with competence and vision the complex issues related to land management, ecosystem conservation, and innovation in the agro-forestry sector.

During the day, participants took part in a guided tour of the urban forest “Riforest@graria” and the Department's laboratories, where the main research activities and technologies used in the study of agro-forestry ecosystems were illustrated.

The “Adopt a Tree” initiative was also presented  , aimed at promoting greater environmental awareness and the active participation of citizens in the care of urban greenery, strengthening the link between the university and the local area.

The event confirmed the central role of the Università Mediterranea as a point of reference for training, research, and scientific dissemination for the entire Calabria region.