Rome announces plan to plant 20,000 new trees

The City of Rome has announced a new urban greening plan aimed at planting nearly 20,000 new trees between October 2026 and December 2027. Supported by a 10 million euro investment, the initiative seeks to restore street rows and fill empty planting spaces across all municipalities.

A census conducted by the Environmental Protection Department identified significant maintenance needs, including over 6,300 empty street pits, 8,310 stumps to be removed, and 1,865 dead trees. To address these issues, the plan includes the deployment of 100 operators for monitoring and public space maintenance, as well as increased water tanker frequency during hot months.

To facilitate citizen involvement, a dedicated channel has been established via the 060606 contact center for reporting greenery-related issues. The selected plant species, such as privet, holm oak, and maple, will be chosen for their drought resistance and ability to withstand pests, with some areas focusing on biodiversity through species like mastic and coral tree.