ROME, February 13, 2026 – Trigoria, a district in Rome, celebrated the inauguration of a new urban forest on January 22nd, located on Via Federico Alessandrini. This green initiative, part of Rome Capital’s “Forest for Rome” plan, introduces 25 trees and 16 shrubs designed to significantly improve environmental quality and serve as a crucial educational resource for the local community.
A Green Lung with Educational Vision
Sabrina Alfonsi, Capitoline Councillor for the Environment, highlighted the dual function of the new forest: “This neighborhood is now enriched with an urban micro-forest that plays an important educational as well as environmental role.” The newly planted trees and shrubs are initially capable of absorbing 100 kg of CO2 annually, a figure projected to increase dramatically to 30,000 kg per year once the plants reach maturity.
Titti di Salvo, President of Municipio IX, emphasized the role of young people in this environmental endeavor, particularly addressing students from the nearby Marta Russo middle school. “You must explain the great opportunity of having small urban forests near schools to your parents and siblings,” di Salvo urged, adding, “You are the ones who can build a better future.”
Environmental Benefits and Community Engagement
Augusto Gregori, Municipal Councillor for the Environment, elaborated on the didactic purpose of the forest. He stated that the green area is conceived as an “open-air educational space, where students of the Marta Russo comprehensive institute can carry out activities related to environmental education, biodiversity, respect for greenery, and urban sustainability.” These initiatives will be developed in collaboration with the school and Municipio IX.
Gregori underscored the tangible benefits of urban forests: “An urban forest concretely improves the quality of life: it helps reduce air and noise pollution, mitigates heat islands, and creates spaces for well-being and social interaction.” He further noted its significance near schools, transforming it into “an educational and cultural tool capable of strengthening the bond between environment, community, and the formation of new generations.”
“Forest for Rome”: A Capital-Wide Initiative
The Trigoria green area is a key component of Rome Capital’s “Forest for Rome” plan, a project spearheaded by Arsial (Regional Agency for Agricultural Development and Innovation of Lazio) and Agro Camera. The plan aims to establish small urban forests across all of the city’s municipalities, utilizing previously unused spaces.
The selection of plant species for the Trigoria forest, including linden, holm oak, and jacaranda, was deliberate. These species were chosen for their effectiveness in CO2 absorption and their ability to combat noise pollution and mitigate the formation of urban heat islands.
The Trigoria urban forest marks the tenth such project under the “Forest for Rome” initiative within the capital. Over the past three years, similar micro-forests have been established in various municipalities, including Municipio IV (Via Igino Giordani), Municipio V (Giorgio De Chirico Park), Municipio VI (Villaggio Breda), Municipio VII (Villa Flaviana Park), Municipio VIII (Via Malfante), Municipio X (Via Francesco Menzio), Municipio XI (Via delle Vigne), Municipio XII (Via Isacco Artom), and Municipio XIII (Nicholas Green Park).
This ongoing effort demonstrates Rome’s commitment to enhancing its urban environment, fostering ecological sustainability, and providing valuable educational opportunities for its younger generation.
Source: https://urloweb.com/municipi/municipio-ix/a-trigoria-un-nuovo-bosco-urbano/
