# European monumental tree preservation initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-monumental-tree-preservation-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-08T00:05:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Italy's Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests has updated its national registry of monumental trees, adding 82 new specimens recognized for their biological, historical, and ecological significance. Notable additions include the millennial Olivastro of Sardinia, the Quercia delle Streghe in Tuscany, and the ancient Yew of the Foresta Umbra in Gargano National Park, which is estimated to be approximately 1,000 years old.

Parallel efforts in Europe include the Enea Tree Museum in Switzerland, which utilizes innovative transplanting techniques to preserve monumental specimens, primarily from the Lake Zurich region.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Italy adds 82 trees to national monumental registry

Italy's Ministry of Agriculture has added 82 new trees to the national registry of monumental trees, including a 1,000-year-old Yew in the Foresta Umbra.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-adds-82-trees-to-national-monumental-registry

### 2026-08-07: Tree Heritage Projects in Switzerland and Italy Showcase Preservation

Switzerland’s Enea Tree Museum preserves 50 historic trees, while Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture adds 82 monumental trees to its national register, highlighting European tree heritage preservation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tree-heritage-projects-in-switzerland-and-italy-showcase-preservation

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Cite as: European monumental tree preservation initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-monumental-tree-preservation-initiatives