On the occasion of the 10th edition of “Trees for the Future”, the 5 Star Movement took part in the Tree Festival again this year, contributing to the growth of the city’s green heritage. Thanks to the “Donate and adopt a tree” initiative, promoted by the Environment Department of the Municipality of Vibo Valentia, the Movement’s activists have donated and planted new trees belonging to the lagerstroemia species to fill tree gaps in Viale Affaccio in Vibo Valentia and strengthen an ecological awareness program that is involving citizens, associations and local authorities. The day, strongly supported by the M5S municipal councilor Angela Cutrullà and the party coordination member Manuel Zinnà, saw the participation of councilors Marco Miceli and Luisa Santoro, councilor Jessica Comito, as well as activists Franco Gagliardi, Pino Valente, Anna Luce Aiello, Vincenzo Lacaria and Daniele Chiarello together with other volunteers present in a climate of participation and responsibility towards the territory.
The planting of new trees takes on an even more important value today, in light of the environmental and climatic challenges that involve cities « Participation in the Tree Festival and in the 10th edition of Trees for the Future represents a concrete gesture of attention towards our territory. Every new tree planted is an investment in the community’s well-being, air quality and the city’s future. It is through the contribution of citizens, associations and civic bodies that we can build a greener, healthier and more sustainable Vibo Valentia.» The environmental councilor Marco Miceli declared. The participation of the 5 Star Movement in the Tree Festival is part of a broader path of environmental education and awareness, aimed at promoting a culture of care for the territory and public green areas. The shared hope is that more and more citizens can contribute to building a more livable and sustainable city. «We are proud to have celebrated the tree festival and to have joined the “Donate and adopt a tree” initiative promoted by the Environment Department of the Municipality of Vibo Valentia. The planting of new trees is not just a symbolic gesture: it is a substantial commitment towards protecting the environment, promoting urban greenery and the well-being of our community. We firmly believe that every citizen can contribute to the care of the territory and we will continue to support all actions that promote sustainability, participation and collective responsibility.»