Palermo Launches Data-Driven Urban Green Plan: R3GIS and greehill supports with 3D Scanning and Digital Twins The City of Palermo has unveiled an ambitious urban green plan that marks a strategic shift toward data-driven management of its public tree population. At a press conference held this week at Palazzo... n READ MORE
R3GIS at Myplant & Garden 2026: conferences, research, and concrete solutions for green management This year’s participation is structured on multiple levels: the conference “Tools for the sustainable management of urban green areas”, an interactive setup dedicated to ecosystem benefits calculation... n READ MORE
Science behind the platform: the role of biometric measurements With the GreenSpaces [1] platform, it is possible to estimate the ecosystem services provided by a specific plant species, such as a Populus nigra with a 40 cm trunk diameter, in a specific urban loca... science READ MORE
Science behind the platform: measuring CO₂ assimilation in urban green spaces Trees don’t just make our cities greener, they actively fight climate change by pulling carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air. This process, called assimilation, happens when trees absorb CO₂ during photo... science READ MORE
Science behind the platform: measuring trees' cooling power On these hot days, the power of urban greenery to cool the city is more evident than ever. We all look for a bit of shade to survive the heat, but not everyone knows that walking under a tree-lined st... science READ MORE
The economic value of energy savings from Urban Forest Recent months have been marked by unprecedented heatwaves, making the vulnerability of our cities to climate change clearer than ever. Urban forests represent a natural ally: they mitigate the urban h... science READ MORE
Mulching: can a simple practice bring long-term benefits? Mulching is a gardening practice not widely used in urban green spaces, but it can play a crucial role in creating healthier and more resilient landscapes. A layer of organic material (such as wood ch... science READ MORE
Grass clippings: waste or resource? Managing grass in urban lawns and around trees may seem like a minor detail, but it can strongly affect soil health and plant resilience. In the LIFE URBANGREEN [1] project, we compared two approaches... science READ MORE
Soil Matters: The Hidden Side of Urban Green Management Compacted soil is a common challenge in urban green spaces. Foot traffic, construction activities, and heavy machinery can compress soil particles, reducing pore space and limiting the movement of air... science READ MORE
Pruning: what difference can good practices make? Pruning is one of the most common yet most debated practices in urban tree management. It can strongly influence tree health, stability, and the ecosystem services that urban green spaces provide. Whe... science READ MORE
Best Practices for urban green – PART 1 Quality of citizens’ lives and the quality of the urban environment evolve together, but only what is measured and recorded can be managed. To maximise the ecosystem services provided by urban vegetat... science READ MORE
Foreste in Comune 2025: the national forum on urban forestry is now open for registration Foreste in Comune 2025: the national forum on urban forestry is now open for registration The city of Padova will host Foreste in Comune on 4–5 December, the national forum dedicated to urban refores... n READ MORE
