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Parco del Valentino, Corso Massimo d'Azeglio, Torino, TO

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Parco del Valentino, Corso Massimo d'Azeglio, Torino, TO

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Parco del Valentino, Corso Massimo d'Azeglio, Torino, TO

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Emirgân Korusu, Reşitpaşa, Emirgan Sokak, Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Emirgân Korusu, Reşitpaşa, Emirgan Sokak, Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Emirgân Korusu, Reşitpaşa, Emirgan Sokak, Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Villa Borghese, روما، مقاطعة روما، ایتالیا

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Villa Borghese, روما، مقاطعة روما، ایتالیا

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Villa Borghese, روما، مقاطعة روما، ایتالیا

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Formerly a private noble estate, now one of the most historical public parks in Rome.

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It is over 400 years old but now used as a site for cultural and spiritual worship. This highly biodiverse site is also opened up for recreational visits for residents and tourists.

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O principal e mais antigo grande parque florestal urbano do concelho de Almada

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A Mata Nacional dos Medos (Século XVIII) – O mais antigo pulmão florestal natural. Esta incluido na Área Protegida gerida pelo ICNF: Paisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica. Mandada plantar por D.João V no séc. XVIII, com o intuito inicial do monarca foi puramente ambiental: plantar pinheiros-mansos para fixar as areias das dunas ("medos") que ameaçavam avançar sobre as terras agrícolas da região

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ICNF - Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas

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Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas, I.P.

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Kamla Nehru North Ridge, Chauburja Marg, Kamla Nehru Ridge, Civil Lines, New Delhi, Delhi

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Kamla Nehru North Ridge, Chauburja Marg, Kamla Nehru Ridge, Civil Lines, New Delhi, Delhi

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Kamla Nehru North Ridge, Chauburja Marg, Kamla Nehru Ridge, Civil Lines, New Delhi, Delhi

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The Northern Ridge (Kamla Nehru Ridge) spreads across 122.00 hectares near Delhi University, north Campus.

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Asola Wild Life Sanctuary, Asola, New Delhi, Delhi

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Asola Wild Life Sanctuary, Asola, New Delhi, Delhi

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Asola Wild Life Sanctuary, Asola, New Delhi, Delhi

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Aravalli Range-Delhi Ridge stretches across Delhi in south Delhi-near Asola-Bhatti.The Aravallis are among the oldest mountain systems in the world, estimated to be over 1.5–2.5 billion years old.

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The City Park was first established in 1872 by the Maribor Beautification Society, the predecessor of the Maribor Horticultural Society.

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Giardini Indro Montanelli, Via Palestro, Milano, MI

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Giardini Indro Montanelli, Via Palestro, Milano, MI

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Giardini Indro Montanelli, Via Palestro, Milano, MI

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Eagle Rock Reservation, located on the First Watchung Mountain, is a 408 acre forested park with cliffside views of the New York City skyline. It was in the original group of parks created by the Essex County Park system, which is the first county park system established in the US (1895). The Olmsted brothers firm created the landscape plan, leaving the original woodlands (dominated by oak, I understand) intact and adding hemlocks, pines, native rhododendrons, and other plantings. Most of the park is forest with trails that were added according to the original landscape plan. It may contain the oldest trees in Montclair because its forested areas haven't been developed since the late 1800s or perhaps ever -but I don't think that's known for sure.

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This is a beautiful place on the banks of the Svisloch River. A wonderful park in the center of the capital of Belarus

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Парк горького 2

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Parco Villa marchesi di Bagno, Via Castelvecchio, 47039 Savignano sul Rubicone FC, Italia

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Parco Villa marchesi di Bagno, Via Castelvecchio, 47039 Savignano sul Rubicone FC, Italia

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Parco Villa marchesi di Bagno, Via Castelvecchio, 47039 Savignano sul Rubicone FC, Italia

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La Villa dei marchesi di Bagno è una residenza storica ed è circondata da un parco ricco di alberi e vegetazione spontanea che sale lungo la collina e costeggia da un lato il fiume. È un vero e proprio bosco prossimo al centro città. Purtroppo però è una residenza privata per cui non è accessibile alla popolazione.

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Round of thrissur, Round North, Thrissur, Kerala, India

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Round of thrissur, Round North, Thrissur, Kerala, India

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Round of thrissur, Round North, Thrissur, Kerala, India

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The urban forest of Thrissur Round in Kerala is a significant green space in the heart of the city, contributing to the local climate, biodiversity, and quality of urban life. Thrissur district itself is blessed with vast stretches of evergreen and moist deciduous forests, creating a natural habitat for diverse flora and fauna. The urban forest around Thrissur Round plays a vital role in maintaining environmental balance within the city, offering shade, improving air quality, and enhancing the aesthetic and recreational value for residents and visitors alike. It reflects Kerala’s broader commitment to conserving forested areas amid urban development, contributing to the cultural and ecological richness of Thrissur, known as the "Cultural Capital" of Kerala

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These areas mostly originated as natural forests, royal gardens, or sacred groves.Their use has changed from royal or religious purposes to public parks, conservation zones, and recreation areas.

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Il Parco Lambro è uno dei più grandi della città di Milano. Per anni, coi suoi oltre novecentomila metri quadrati, è stato il maggiore in assoluto, ma oggi il comune ne dichiara una superficie minore, tenendo conto di quanto perduto negli anni con la costruzione della tangenziale e l'ampliamento e la sistemazione del cimitero di Lambrate. È situato a nordest della città, nel Municipio 3, e confina con il territorio di Segrate. La sua caratteristica principale è l' omonimo fiume che lo attraversa e ne traccia l'andamento.

Il progetto di Enrico Casiraghi si poneva l'obiettivo di riprodurre una sintesi del tipico paesaggio lombardo, dalla collina alla pianura ricca di acque e dalla vegetazione tipica dei diversi ambienti: la collina con le valli e due piccoli laghi, la pianura intersecata dal fiume e da innumerevoli rogge immissarie ed emissarie; boschi di querce e carpini bianchi, salici lungo le sponde, cascine con prati irrigui e arativi. Purtroppo del parco originale rimane molto poco, perché molti alberi furono tagliati per ricavarne legna da ardere, durante la guerra, e ripiantati in seguito con una piantumazione non selettiva.

È nota la storia dell'inquinamento del fiume, dagli anni settanta in avanti, con le acque "biologicamente morte", di colore variabile a seconda degli scarichi, perennemente ricoperte di schiume dense e maleodoranti. Anche i caratteristici laghetti alimentati dalla fitta rete di rogge sono stati prosciugati a causa dell'inquinamento chimico da molti anni. A tutto ciò si sommarono gli effetti dell'incuria e dell'abbandono e persino della compromissione dell'ordine pubblico, con prostituzione, spaccio e consumo di droga.

Nel 1974, 1975 (a partire dal 29 maggio) e nel 1976 (26-30 giugno) si svolsero al Parco Lambro le uniche tre edizioni del Festival del proletariato giovanile, organizzato dalla rivista : era la più importante manifestazione musicale e controculturale italiana dell'epoca. Nell'ultima edizione venne registrato l'album live Parco Lambro.

Le cascine ricomprese nell'area del parco sono cinque: cascina San Gregorio Vecchio, cascina Mulino Torrette, cascina Cassinetta San Gregorio, Cascina Biblioteca e cascina Mulino San Gregorio. Solo la prima, situata in viale Turchia, è ancora attiva come azienda agricola, con seminativi e aree a foraggio che rammentano le tradizionali marcite, mentre gli edifici (nuclei abitativi, stalle e fienili) sorgono attorno ad una corte quadrata; puntando in particolare su queste attività, il comune ha promosso una campagna per rilanciare il ruolo di succursale campestre dell'intero parco nei confronti della città.

In via Marotta, si trova la seconda cascina, completamente ristrutturata, che è diventata la sede di Exodus e che ha conservato le ruote a pale e le macine dell'antico mulino. Nella stessa via si trovano altri due edifici radicalmente ristrutturati e appartenenti alla cascina Cassinetta San Gregorio. La Cascina Biblioteca in via Casoria, che è stata in attività fino agli anni settanta, è diventata la sede di una comunità per disabili, mentre la cascina Mulino San Gregorio, in via van Gogh, ospita le guardie ecologiche volontarie (GEV).

Parco Lambro: salici piangenti nell'avvallamento che ospitava un laghetto

Parco Lambro innevato. Dicembre 2012

Nella vasta estensione del parco, sono molte le specie arboree presenti. Tra le tante, segnaliamo la robinia e la sofora, albero dei tulipani, il mirabolano a foglia rossa, il ciliegio da fiore giapponese, il cipresso calvo, faggio, il ginkgo, l' ippocastano, lo storace americano, il noce nero d'America, alcune varietà di olmo, pioppo cipressino e pioppo nero, platani, querce, il tiglio, il bagolaro e il salice piangente.

I viali del parco superano lo sviluppo di quattro chilometri. Una parte è dedicata anche alla viabilità ordinaria che viene parzialmente limitata nei giorni festivi. Esistono due aree attrezzate per il gioco dei bambini, una pista di skateboard e campi da calcio.

Il 12 aprile 2014 è stato istituito il primo campo di rugby a fruizione libera e gratuita a chiunque, è stato intitolato per decisione comunale a Cesare Ghezzi, in quanto "promotore del rugby per ragazzi"; l'inaugurazione è stata presieduta dal sindaco Giuliano Pisapia.

AA. VV., Enciclopedia di Milano, Milano, Franco Maria Ricci Editore, 1997.

Liliana Casieri, Lina Lepera, Anna Sanchioni, Itinerari nel verde a Milano, Comune di Milano, settore ecologia, GAV, 1989.

Alma Lanzani Abbà, Pia Meda, Alberi a Milano, Milano, CLESAV, giugno 1985, ISBN 978-88-7064-118-9.

EXODUS - AA.VV. Oddio, cosa ho fatto, ELECTA MONDADORI, Milano, 2010

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Il Parco Lambro è uno dei più grandi della città di Milano. Per anni, coi suoi oltre novecentomila metri quadrati, è stato il maggiore in assoluto, ma oggi il comune ne dichiara una superficie minore, tenendo conto di quanto perduto negli anni con la costruzione della tangenziale e l'ampliamento e la sistemazione del cimitero di Lambrate.

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The Philharmonic Garden, Baku's oldest park, was established as the Governor's Garden in the 1830s on sandy soil. Fertile black soil was specially imported and spread between the fortress walls to cultivate it. Initially, access to the garden was restricted for common citizens. By 1865, the garden was expanded, becoming a popular public venue for recreation and strolling.

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Elgoli, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran

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Elgoli, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran

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Elgoli, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran

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One of the most famous and oldest individual trees in Astana is the “Old Poplar” in the city’s Central Park, reportedly about 130-135 years old.

Their roots remember Akmolinsk, their trunks have seen Tselinograd rise and fall, and their leaves now dance in the light of Astana.

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The Story of One Tree: How 130-Year-Old Poplars Keeps Capital’s History Alive Through the Centuries - The Astana Times

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The Story of One Tree: How 130-Year-Old Poplars Keeps Capital’s History Alive Through the Centuries

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This is a park within an idealistic workers village, which is considered a prime example of a recreational and biodiverse area that still holds strong urban forestry value within the city of Delft today.

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Fernbank Forest, Clifton Road North East, Atlanta, GA

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Fernbank Forest, Clifton Road North East, Atlanta, GA

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Fernbank Forest, Clifton Road North East, Atlanta, GA

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Fernbank is part of the "Original Forest of Atlanta" in the Old Growth Forest Network.

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Parco Sempione, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan

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Parco Sempione, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan

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Parco Sempione, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan

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Alexander Fleminglaan 21, 2613 AX Delft, Nederland

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Alexander Fleminglaan 21, 2613 AX Delft, Nederland

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Alexander Fleminglaan 21, 2613 AX Delft, Nederland

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6295+M2J Jayakot Samudayik Ban (Jayakot Community Forest), Pokhara 33700, Nepal

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6295+M2J Jayakot Samudayik Ban (Jayakot Community Forest), Pokhara 33700, Nepal

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6295+M2J Jayakot Samudayik Ban (Jayakot Community Forest), Pokhara 33700, Nepal

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Situated on an elevated ground in Matepani, Pokhara, this community forest is rich in biodiversity.This forest possesses not only natural significance but social and cultural significance as well.

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Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta, Parque Grande de José Antonio Labordeta, s/n, 50006 Zaragoza, Spain

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Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta, Parque Grande de José Antonio Labordeta, s/n, 50006 Zaragoza, Spain

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Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta, Parque Grande de José Antonio Labordeta, s/n, 50006 Zaragoza, Spain

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The José Antonio Labordeta Grand Park is a park in the city of Zaragoza, Spain, inaugurated in 1929 and located in the University district. From its opening and for 81 years, it was officially called Primo de Rivera Park and popularly known as Parque Grande, but after the death of singer-songwriter and politician José Antonio Labordeta in 2010, the Zaragoza City Council renamed the park in his honor.

History

The park was designed and built between 1913 and 1927 at the initiative of councilor Vicente Galbe Sánchez-Plazuelos, and was officially inaugurated in 1929 by Miguel Primo de Rivera, after whom it was originally named. At that time, it was located on the outskirts of Zaragoza, which then had just over 160,000 inhabitants.

Due to the city's growth, the park is now within the urban core, in the University district and next to buildings such as the Miguel Servet Hospital, La Romareda Stadium, and the Chamber of Commerce.

For almost a century, it was the largest park in the city until the creation of the Luis Buñuel Water Park in 2008, built for Expo Zaragoza 2008.

José Antonio Labordeta passed away on September 19, 2010, and the following day, the Zaragoza City Council officially renamed the park after him.

Notable Features

Within the park, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of natural spaces and monuments, including:

The main entrance is via the Cantautores Bridge, known until April 2012 as the Trece de Septiembre Bridge, commemorating the day General Miguel Primo de Rivera declared himself from the Barcelona Captaincy. This bridge leads to the San Sebastián promenade, which features gardens and Versailles-inspired fountains.

A prominent site is El Batallador, a large monument to King Alfonso I of Aragon, inaugurated in 1925 to commemorate the eighth centenary of the city's reconquest by the king.

Another monument is the Fuente de la Princesa (Princess Fountain), the first fountain installed in Zaragoza, dating to the early 19th century.

The Zaragoza Botanical Garden is located inside the park, with origins dating back to 1796.

The park also features grand avenues (such as Av. de los Bearneses and Paseo de Manuel Azaña), the Ethnological Museum, the Rincón de Goya, the Winter Garden, a bandstand, and more.

Flora

Some of the trees found in the park include:

London plane trees (Platanus × hispanica)

Portuguese cypresses (Cupressus lusitanica)

Narrow-leaved ash trees (Fraxinus angustifolia)

Black poplars (Populus nigra)

Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima)

Canary Island date palms (Phoenix canariensis)

White poplars (Populus alba)

The park serves as a green lung for Zaragoza and is one of the city's most emblematic and beloved public spaces, offering both historical monuments and rich natural diversity

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The Archbishop's Garden in Eger, the city's central park, dates back to the 13th century when it served as an archbishop's hunting ground. In the early 18th century, Bishop Gábor Erdődy began transforming the area into an ornamental garden between 1730 and 1735. Later, during the time of Bishop Károly Eszterházy, the natural forest was enclosed, and the decorative wrought iron gates on the northern and western sides, crafted by Henrik Fazola, were completed.

For a long time, the park remained private property of the archbishopric. However, in 1919, under pressure from the council government, it was opened to the public.

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Oak Park – One of Bishkek’s Oldest Parks

Oak Park is one of the oldest parks in Bishkek, home to an open-air sculpture museum as well as several important monuments and buildings. Although the park was officially renamed in 2010 in honor of Chingiz Aitmatov, it remains widely known by its original name among locals and visitors alike.

Most of the oak trees in the park are as old as the city itself. The first trees were planted here in 1890 by the renowned Russian botanist Alexey Fetisov. Over the years, the oaks have grown into tall, sprawling trees, providing ample shade in the summer and a vibrant display of autumn foliage in the fall. The park is also home to the Memorial to the Red Guards, the Russian Drama Theater, and St. Nicholas Church, which once housed the Museum of Fine Arts.

As visitors stroll through the park, they can admire a diverse collection of sculptures. These sculptures first appeared in 1984 when Bishkek (then still called Frunze) hosted the National Symposium of Sculptors. Artists from across the Soviet Union gathered to showcase their works on the theme "Labor and Peace" in honor of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Kyrgyz Autonomous Region. When the symposium ended, the sculptures remained in the park, and over time, new additions enriched the collection. The most recent addition is the statue of Kurmanjan Datka, unveiled in 2004.

Today, the open-air museum in Oak Park features 90 sculptures. These works of art transform with the changing seasons and weather, offering visitors a dynamic and ever-evolving experience—making Oak Park a place worth returning to time and again.

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Parco Ducale

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Strada Senza Nome, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo MI, Italia

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Strada Senza Nome, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo MI, Italia

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Strada Senza Nome, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo MI, Italia

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Parco Nord Milano

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Notizie Misure minime di cautela - Prevenzione COVID-19

Il Parco rimane aperto e luogo di benessere per tutti se viene fruito individualmente. Vanno evitati assembramenti e attività di [...]

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Notizie Misure minime di cautela - Prevenzione COVID-19 Il Parco rimane aperto e luogo di benessere per tutti se viene fruito individualmente. Vanno evitati assembramenti e attività di [...]

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Bosque Popular El Prado, Manizales, Caldas

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Bosque Popular El Prado, Manizales, Caldas

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Bosque Popular El Prado, Manizales, Caldas

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A place to rest with the family

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Indro Montanelli Gardens, Via Palestro, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan

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Indro Montanelli Gardens, Via Palestro, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan

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Indro Montanelli Gardens, Via Palestro, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan

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This city park, which is also a nature conservation area, has a long history that dates back to the 18th century. The area of the Széchenyi liget was a cemetery, starting as a Lutheran, then became Catholic and Jewish cemetary too, between 1776 and the 1850s. That time, the area was planted with black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) saplings, and walking paths were established.

On February 8, 1850, Izsák Berger's offer to build a beer house on the edge of the grove. He also builds a distillery and a steam bath with a "steam room" in the building. The spa received its first guests in 1861. The park received its official name on August 13th 1860, in order to perpetuate its greatest statesmen and Hungarian, Count István Széchenyi, memory. In 1865, the park began to be landscaped according to the plans of city engineer Ernő Sztraka. The park became very popular, and gave place to concerts and cultural events. Although the park was swept away by the flood of 1888, the representative body made a quick effort to rebuild it. Soon the park gave place for amateur theatre performances, ball parties, regular community events and other celebrations.

In the 1950s, popular music concerts and evening performances were held on the open-air stage surrounded by the sprawling trees of the grove. The park also housed a mini zoo that time.

When the beer garden closed, the number of visitors to the park decreased, only those seeking silence visited the park that became important to those who wanted to escape from the noise of the growing city.

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Oban Group Forest Reserve, Akamkpa, Cross River, Nigeria

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Oban Group Forest Reserve, Akamkpa, Cross River, Nigeria

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The oban group forest reserve has is located in southern nigeria. It has a mini park at the entrance that serves recreational purpose. Together with the forest, the park serves not only as a nature based solution to climate change but also as a facility for students and researchers to harness knowledge.

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Parc del Rec Monar, Carrer del Rec, 36, 17190 Salt, Girona, Espanya

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Parc del Rec Monar, Carrer del Rec, 36, 17190 Salt, Girona, Espanya

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Parc del Rec Monar, Carrer del Rec, 36, 17190 Salt, Girona, Espanya

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In Les hortes de Santa Eugenia there is a big park full of trees and pathways which people can use ludic activities. It used to be a space used by farmers to pasture sheep and other animals this recurrent action modeled the dynamics of the forest. It was also a space used for doing agriculture.

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Most forests in Puerto Rico are secondary forests due to deforestation for agriculture. In the urban area of San Juan the oldest forest should be the botanical garden.

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Parco pubblico di Villa Maioni - Verbania, Via Vittorio Veneto, Pallanza, VB

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Parco pubblico di Villa Maioni - Verbania, Via Vittorio Veneto, Pallanza, VB

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Parco pubblico di Villa Maioni - Verbania, Via Vittorio Veneto, Pallanza, VB

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The building is located within a large English park (approximately 30,000 m²) crossed by avenues and planted with tall trees including valuable species.

The park is crossed by a main avenue in the shape of an ellipse which develops around the villa and is separated from the lake by a fence wall in which there are two entrances, one to the east of the villa which leads to the car park shared with the theater The Maggiore is one facing the lake and the beach in front of the villa.

Among the essences, on the part facing the lake, exemplars of conifers stand out, Cedrus atlantica, Cedrus deodara and Abies nordmanniana (Wikipedia).

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Independence Community Park, Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA

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Independence Community Park, Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA

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Independence Community Park, Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA

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An urban forest located at the center of the East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA, which offers a wide-range of amenities but not limited to arboretum, library, recreation center, soccer field, shuffleboard court and outdoor fitness station

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In recent time there can be seen great urban forestry development in this area. Practices like roadside plantation, urban parks and green belts can be seen in great numbers

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This tree is the last of the original planting in the Park Sanssouci from the Royal Nursery from around 1790. Catalpa bignonioides is a species of Catalpa that is native to the southeastern United States in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. But often planted also in European parks and as a street tree.

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Menagesha Suba Forest is considered as the oldest park forest in Africa and believed to be established before 500 years. Ruminants of Juniperus trees with big trunks still can be seen in the forest hilly part. Currently, it is mostly visited by hikers on weekends. As a suburban forest 40km away the capital of Ababa, it is preferable visit area by local and foreign tourists to get into nature from the busy urban life.

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Летний Сад ул., 1, Санкт-Петербург, Ленинградская, Россия, 191186

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Сады Русского Музея

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Ирина Раскина

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{:ru}В 1708 году в Летнем саду начинают высаживать дубовую рощу. Из окрестностей строящегося Петербурга привозят 60 взрослых дубовых деревьев. Диаметр их ствола был от 16 до 20 см, высота до 6 метров. Деревья привозят вместе с родной землей. В посадке дубов принимает участие сам Петр I. Среди посаже…

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Villa Fabbricotti, Viale della Libertà, Livorno, LI

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Villa Fabbricotti, Viale della Libertà, Livorno, LI

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Villa Fabbricotti, Viale della Libertà, Livorno, LI

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The park “A. Grimaldi” was chosen for the experimental urban forestation project “Climate-friendly parks” as part of the European LIFECityAdaP3 project of which the Municipality of Reggio Emilia is a partner. LIFECityAdaP3 aims to develop environmental pilot actions to combat climate change, including with the involvement of local businesses.

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Tbilisi National Park situated just 20 km away from Tbilisi city center, capital of Georgia offers you various activities during all seasons. In winter, it turns into a magic world, where the snowy Sabaduri Forest awaits you! The wood is well-known all over the world, since it was plotted in different media tools.

In summer it is one the best place to escape from the heat, arrange picnic and just rest.Tbilisi National Park offers you camping areas as well, in order to enjoy week-end in beautiful nature. In autumn colors change in Sabaduri Forest and you have feeling as if you are watching the beautiful painting. While in spring the flowers and trees are blossomed and you are able to enjoy flourishing nature.

The following trails are arranged on the park area: 3 bicycle routes (simple, medium, difficult), one pedestrian and a horse-riding trail - Zedazeni - Didveli - Mamkoda, as well as 2 picnic, 2 camping areas and fire places. The hiking trail goes through Saguramo Ridge, where you can find a beautiful landscape views, diverse vegetation, and Zedazeni Church of VII-VIII centuries.

Tbilisi National Park awaits you! It is the destination where you are able to feel beautiful nature and enjoy various activities.
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Lekki Conservation Centre, Lekki - Epe Expressway, Lekki

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Lekki Conservation Centre, Lekki - Epe Expressway, Lekki

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Lekki Conservation Centre, Lekki - Epe Expressway, Lekki

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The centre was established in 1990 to serve as biodiversity conservation icon and environment education centre. The facility was built by the Chevron Corporation for the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), as a reserved sanctuary for the rich flora and fauna of the Lekki Peninsula. The company has since provided annual funding for the management of the centre.

To start the conservation project, three potential areas were surveyed in 1987 by NCF technical team in partnership with the defunct Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative. Thereafter, Lekki area was chosen to establish the demonstration site for the conservation project. Locating the conservation project on Lekki Peninsula informed the name of the project – Lekki Conservation Centre. The centre was established by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation to protect the wildlife and mangrove forests of Nigeria's South-West coastline from the threat of urban development.

The reserve area which covers a land area of 78 hectares (192.74 acres) is located on Lekki Peninsula, next to the Lekki Lagoon, and near the Lagos Lagoon. It protects the wetlands of the Lekki peninsula which consists of swamp and savannah habitats. Approaching the reserve, there's a boulevard of coconut trees that leads to a well-laid-out car and Visitors Park. It is endowed with an abundance of plant and animal life. Its huge tract of wetlands is set aside for wildlife viewing. Raised walkways enable the viewing of animals like monkeys, crocodiles, snakes, and various birds. There is also a conservation center and a library.

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Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Ikeja

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Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Ikeja

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Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Ikeja

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The Kanu Ndubuisi Park is a public park and recreational center located in Ikeja, Lagos. It is a green space created and managed by the Lagos State Parks and Garden Agency. The park has a lawn tennis court, a basketball court, a play area for children, seats and benches, patios and sheds and snacks stands. It has a large green area for residents to host picnics and relax. It is in close proximity to the Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park. It serves as one of the few urban forest and green space with trees.

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The MKO Abiola Park/Garden is a public park located at the Ikododu Road - Lagos/Ibadan Expressway Interchange in Ojota, Lagos. The green space was named after the Late Nigerian Politician and Philanthropist MKO Abiola. The park has a wide green landscape, some monuments and seats for relaxation. In June 2018, a 46 feet statue of MKO Abiola was situated in the park to honor his cause. Different species of trees and flowers are planted in this region which serve a relaxation area for People that lives around the garden.

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Amongst the arid landscapes that cover much of Iran, the Hyrcanian Forests stand out for their lush verdant wilderness. Stretching across an arc more than 850 kilometres long, they hug the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. The winds from the water combined with higher altitudes along the massif create a unique climate condition with heavy rainfall, high winds, high humidity and low temperatures. This unique combination has created a thriving ecoregion full of flora and fauna, where you'll find half the country's mammal species, including the iconic Persian leopard and the threatened Persian wild goat; and one third of its bird species, including the steppe eagle, European turtle dove, and Caspian tit.

While it may be hard to imagine at first glance, the forested mountain landscapes are the result of evolution that stretches back as far as 20 to 50 million years. As a series of ice ages hit the planet during the Pleistocene epoch (from about 2.5 million years ago until 11,000 years ago), many forests across Europe and Russia were killed in the mass freezes. However, the Caspian Sea provided refuge for the deciduous broad-leaved forests in this region, which shrunk in size but managed to keep their key species alive. When the planet began to warm, the Hyrcanian Forests spread across continents - to Europe and even to North America. As a result, the Hyrcanian Forests are sometimes referred to as "the mother" of all European forests and are now one of the most ancient biomes in the world.

It's not just the flora and fauna that dates back to prehistoric times. Signs of Neanderthals were found in the forest caves in Amlash. Surviving the most recent ice age, the Neanderthals lived through treacherous conditions. Protected by the resilience of the Hyrcanian Forests, the cave dwellers were able to hunt mammals and collect local plants. And as humans evolved, so did the use of the land, as you'll find if you visit the fertile tea farms and orange groves of today in the rolling hills of the Alborz mountains.

Although the fertile stretch of rolling green mountains along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea is more than 850 kilometres long, 15 specific sections of the forests have been chosen for the World Heritage site. Together, they represent examples of the various stages and features of Hyrcanian Forest ecosystems. Much of the landscape is in rough inaccessible terrain, but there are still many ways to visit other parts.

Some highlights include the Rudkhan Castle, an architectural and historic attraction built across two mountain peaks during the Sasanian era about 1500 years ago. Take a ride on the Namakabroud cableway for an unobstructed view of the Caspian Sea as you ascend the Alborz Mountains. For the more adventurous, hike to the Shirabad Waterfall, a mix of large and small cascades, with the highest at 30 metres. If you have extra time, try to find some of the caves in the area or spot an endangered Gorgan salamander.

Conservation Efforts Today

After surviving for millions of years, the Hyrcanian Forests faced one of their biggest tests in the 1950s when the vast natural wonder was given a price tag. One third of the lush forests were cleared for agriculture, livestock farming and logging. As profit was prioritised over conservation, it led to over extraction, bare forests and a loss of the region's identity.

A shell of what it once was, the broad-leaved forests were given a fighting chance when they were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. The call for conservation came just in time and local residents and organisations most affected by the clearcutting were given a stronger voice. Through education, financial incentives, and community support, sustainable forest management can be seen throughout the region.

Today, join a tour and experience first hand the power of conservation and responsible travel. Trained experts will educate you on endangered species, historic monuments and the evolution of one of the oldest forests in the world. Along your way, support local businesses selling handicrafts and home cooked meals.

How to get there

The Hyrcanian Forest stretches from Astara in the north to Golidagh in the east, giving visitors several cities to start from.

Visitors leaving from Tehran can exit west of the city on Route 79 and access Sangdeh in a 3.5 hour drive.

If you are visiting Golestan National Park you can fly into Bojnurd International Airport, then head by car or taxi for two hours along Gorgan - Bojnord Rd/Route 22 directly into the park.

Visitors looking to explore the Hyrcanian Forest to the north can fly into Rasht (RAS) or Ardabil (ADU). Rasht is the largest and most populated city in the north, so has plenty of transportation. By bus, visitors can leave Tehran at Azadi Terminal and ride 5 hours to Rasht Bus Terminal.

International tourists may find it best to fly into Tehran and book a tour guide for several days starting and ending in Tehran.

When to visit

The Hyrcanian Forests are open to the public all year round. It's dry during the summers, humid during the spring and autumn, with mild winters. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for hiking in the Hyrcanian Forests with less tourists and cool temperatures. Visit in the autumn to experience the changing leaves and breathtaking landscapes. June and August are the warmest months in the Hyrcanian Forests but are some of the lowest temperatures in all of Iran. This leads many to visit during the summer to beat the heat. January through March is recommended for birdwatchers trying to catch a glimpse of migrating birds.

How to Visit

With over 55,000 square kilometres to explore, it's easy to spend days in the Hyrcanian Forests. Guided trips are offered anywhere from a half day birding tour to 10 day trekking adventures. Multi-day trips will have accommodation, meals and transportation arranged for you. Operators offer custom and preset itineraries that will cater to your needs.

For safety reasons, it's recommended you hire a guide to navigate the mountain roads. Many of the mountain roads are also limited to vehicles only with 4x4 capabilities, so keep this in mind if you're travelling without a guide.

The Hyrcanian Forests provide an oasis for Iranian residents and international travellers, where you can enjoy the tranquillity of the forest while trekking to waterfalls, cycling through lush greenery, and spotting endangered species. Follow a local guide around for the day to find medicinal plants or learn about historic castles and landmarks. When you need to rest, indulge in the local culture by making handicrafts such as Jajim weaving, wool spinning, and cheese making. At night, listen to tales about the forest's guardians and ancient gods. Spread across parts of five provinces in Iran, the Hyrcanian Forest offers diverse natural and cultural attractions for every visitor.

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Hyrcanian Forests | World Heritage Journeys of Europe

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Nestled between the largest lake in the world and the tallest mountains in the Middle East lies one of the planet's oldest forests. For millions of years, the Hyrcanian Forests have survived ice ages, retreating during colder periods and expanding when the climate warmed.

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Національний природний парк "Голосіївський", вулиця Генерала Родимцева, Київ

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Національний природний парк "Голосіївський", вулиця Генерала Родимцева, Київ

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Національний природний парк "Голосіївський", вулиця Генерала Родимцева, Київ

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The Holosiivskyi National Nature Park is a protected remnant of forest surrounded by urban area. It is located on the Kyiv hills, in the Dniester-Dnieper forest-steppe province. Its total area is 4525.52 hectares. The age of eldest oaks reaches more than 300 years. 650 species of higher vascular plants, 118 species of bryophytes and more than 60 species of aphyllophoroid fungi were found in the flora of the park. It is a precious emerald in the crown of Kyiv.

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Parque Los Carcamos, Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos, Hacienda del Campestre, León, Gto.

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Parque Los Carcamos, Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos, Hacienda del Campestre, León, Gto.

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Parque Los Carcamos, Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos, Hacienda del Campestre, León, Gto.

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It is an induced area, resulting from the development of urban infrastucture, nowadays has pathways for jogging, biking and walking.

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Capodimonte park, Via Tondo di Capodimonte, Napoli, NA

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Capodimonte park, Via Tondo di Capodimonte, Napoli, NA

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Capodimonte park, Via Tondo di Capodimonte, Napoli, NA

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Although not entirely visible on the map, this place is a hill, completely covered by forest. Most likely there has been forest here from times immemorial. One of the sides of it used to be a rock quarry, but nowadays it is a part of the protected area of the neighboring Tâmpa mountain, which is itself one such old urban forest, but way more inaccessible due to its greater altitude.

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Parque Quinta Normal - Matucana 520, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Parque Quinta Normal - Matucana 520, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Parque Quinta Normal - Matucana 520, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Situated in the Danube River, Margaret Island is a popular recreational area in Budapest. The island features several parks and gardens, including dense tree cover. While not a traditional forest, it provides a serene green space in the heart of the city and has a history dating back centuries.

The forested areas consist of a mix of tree species, including deciduous and evergreen trees, creating a pleasant and shaded environment for visitors. Some of the common tree species found on the island include oak, maple, poplar, willow, and pine.

Within the forested areas, there are also smaller gardens and park sections that add to the island's charm. For example, the Japanese Garden, designed in a traditional Japanese style, features beautiful flora, a pond, bridges, and a pagoda. There are also rose gardens, where visitors can admire a wide array of colorful blooms during the flowering season.

One notable feature of the urban forest on Margaret Island is its role in preserving biodiversity. The dense tree cover provides habitat for various bird species, small mammals, and insects, contributing to the island's ecological diversity.

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This is a national park in Mandalay region, where thousands of plant species are restored over a century ago. The place is now open to the public where people use for recreational purposes.

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Remnants of wooded areas, now a public park, surrounding the Village of Fishkill in Dutchess County, NY, USA.

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Aboabo forest is located in the heart of the Tamale metropolitan assemble

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Ness Islands, Great Glen Way, Inverness IV2 4QS, UK

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Ness Islands, Great Glen Way, Inverness IV2 4QS, UK

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Ness Islands, Great Glen Way, Inverness IV2 4QS, UK

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Ness Islands in Inverness. 'Purchased by the Council in the early 1800’s for the purposes of providing a natural environment for the enjoyment of the people of Inverness, as part of a wider area including Bught Park and Whin Island they formed a public amenity for recreation and health. They were also recognised as a tourist attraction. Their natural heritage value lies in their importance as a part of a natural corridor between Loch Ness and the Moray Firth, the wide range of mature trees, an interesting range of birds and fish, and a range of mammals which include bats and otter activity' (Highland Council, 2015).

Reference:
Item_8_Ness_Islands_Management_Plan.pdf

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National Park - Kanheri Caves Road, Gulmohar Society, Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra

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National Park - Kanheri Caves Road, Gulmohar Society, Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra

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National Park - Kanheri Caves Road, Gulmohar Society, Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Minsheng Community Center, Section 5th, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City

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Minsheng Community Center, Section 5th, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City

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Minsheng Community Center, Section 5th, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City

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started in 1967

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Daan Forest Park, Section 2nd, Xinsheng South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City

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Daan Forest Park, Section 2nd, Xinsheng South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City

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Daan Forest Park, Section 2nd, Xinsheng South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City

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opened in 1994

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Parque das Nações Indígenas - Avenida Afonso Pena - Centro, Campo Grande - MS

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Parque das Nações Indígenas - Avenida Afonso Pena - Centro, Campo Grande - MS

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Parque das Nações Indígenas - Avenida Afonso Pena - Centro, Campo Grande - MS

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Orto botanico dell'Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Orto Botanico, Padua, Province of Padua

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Orto botanico dell'Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Orto Botanico, Padua, Province of Padua

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Orto botanico dell'Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Orto Botanico, Padua, Province of Padua

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Prato della Valle, Prato della Valle, Padua, Province of Padua

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Prato della Valle, Prato della Valle, Padua, Province of Padua

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Prato della Valle, Prato della Valle, Padua, Province of Padua

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Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

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Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

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Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

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This city park/forest is older than the foundation of Mexico City as numerous settlements were established here by ancient Mesoamerican cultures such as the Toltecs. In the XV century, tlatoani Moctezuma created here a rich botanic garden, from which some of the original trees he planted still remain.

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El Parque Entre Nubes ("The Park Between the Clouds) is a Mountain District Ecological Park, located in the extreme southeast of Bogotá and is part of the group of hills and mountains that, like foothills of the eastern Andes, give the city's landscape its own characteristic. It is made up of the hills of Guacamayas, Juan Rey and Cuchilla del Gavilán, from the towns of Rafael Uribe, San Cristóbal and Usme. It consists of 626 hectares and has a perimeter of 30 km. Its main use, according to the provisions of the P.O.T. Preservation and restoration of native flora and fauna, environmental education. (https://ambientebogota.gov.co/parque-entrenubes)

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Entrenubes es un Parque Ecológico Distrital de Montaña, localizado en el extremo suroriental de Bogotá y forma parte del grupo de cerros y montes que como estribaciones de la cordillera oriental de Los Andes le dan una característica propia al paisaje de la ciudad. Está conformado por los cerros de Guacamayas, Juan Rey y Cuchilla del Gavilán, de las localidades de Rafael Uribe, San Cristóbal y Usme; cuenta con una extensión de 626 hectáreas y un perímetro de 30 Kms. Su uso principal, de acuerdo a lo establecido en el P.O.T. Preservación y restauración de flora y fauna nativos, educación ambiental.

El parque es un ecosistema urbano que ofrece una alta oferta de bienes y servicios ambientales y constituye un espacio para la recreación pasiva tanto de los habitantes de las localidades vecinas así como para los visitantes de otros puntos de la ciudad que en gran cantidad visitan esta reserva.

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Entrenubes es un Parque Ecológico Distrital de Montaña, localizado en el extremo suroriental de Bogotá y forma parte del grupo de cerros y montes que como estribaciones de la cordillera oriental de Los Andes le dan una característica propia al paisaje de la ciudad.

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R. Ismênia de Menezes, 35 - Jardim Jurema, São João de Meriti - RJ, 25580-231, Brasil

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R. Ismênia de Menezes, 35 - Jardim Jurema, São João de Meriti - RJ, 25580-231, Brasil

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R. Ismênia de Menezes, 35 - Jardim Jurema, São João de Meriti - RJ, 25580-231, Brasil

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Parque Natural Jardim Jurema - Uma das últimas áreas verdes de São João de meriti - RJ (Brasil)

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Parco delle Grazie, Viale Trento, 05100 Terni TR, Italia

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Parco delle Grazie, Viale Trento, 05100 Terni TR, Italia

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Parco delle Grazie, Viale Trento, 05100 Terni TR, Italia

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Cetinje has two big parks. One of them - the Njegosev park - is near the Blue Palace, which is why it was previously known as the Palace Park.

It was made from 1891 through 1894 in the French style with geometrically beautiful planning. You can see a variety of conefirous and decidious trees.

Since 1968 the park is listed as a protected natural landmark.

Aside from the Blue Palace, the former UK embassy is also located on the park's grounds.

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Cetinje has two big parks. One of them - the Njegosev park - is near the Blue Palace, which is why it was previously known as the Palace Park. It was made from 1891 through 1894 in the French style with geometrically beautiful planning. You can see a variety of conefirous and decidious trees.

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Vänersborg

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Stanley Park is Vancouver's first and largest park, established as a public park in 1888. At 405 hectares, it is about one-fifth larger than New York's Central Park. The park is a lowland rainforest primarily made up of Douglas fir, western red cedar and western hemlock with a few Sitka spruce trees. It also still contains old growth forest, with some trees being over 600 years old.

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St Andrews Church, Totteridge Village, London, UK

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St Andrews Church, Totteridge Village, London, UK

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St Andrews Church, Totteridge Village, London, UK

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This is the site of the oldest tree in London, named the Totteridge Yew. With an age of 2000 years, it has been declared the oldest living thing in London.

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Parco di Villa Litta, Viale Affori, 21, 20161 Milano MI, Italia

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Parco di Villa Litta, Viale Affori, 21, 20161 Milano MI, Italia

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Parco di Villa Litta, Viale Affori, 21, 20161 Milano MI, Italia

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Situato nello storico quartiere di Affori il parco abbraccia la seicentesca Villa Litta Modignani

Tra le aree verdi storiche meneghine situate nella fascia urbana esterna al centro storico, oltre la cerchia della circonvallazione, il parco di Villa Litta è il più antico tra quelli esistenti.

Il parco di Villa Litta che abbraccia la seicentesca Villa Litta Modignani (costruita a partire dal 1687 ai confini dell'allora borgo di Affori) fu realizzato nella vasta area agricola a nord di Milano come giardino all'italiana voluto dal marchese Pier Paolo Corbella.

Una nota sul sito Lombardia Beni Culturali lo descrive così: Il parco è accessibile dal 1958. In origine era in parte, a sud, all'italiana, poi fu ampliato e trasformato dal conte Ercole Silva (1756-1840), colui che importò in Italia il modo di allestire all'inglese i giardini. Altrettanto fece a Brusuglio, nella dimora di Alessandro Manzoni, fraterno amico. Una rivoluzione nel Ducato: niente più simmetrie di vialetti e labirinti, alberelli foggiati a cono e cuspidi, ma ampi prati alternati a fitti boschetti, sentieri serpeggianti e irregolari, fioriture qua e là, finti ruderi dove non poter contare su quelli veri e una moltitudine di scorci visuali, sempre diversi.

La villa divenne poi proprietà dei Trivulzio e successivamente della famiglia Litta Modignani che a metà dell'Ottocento ne ampliò l'estensione trasformandolo in giardino "paesaggistico", detto anche all'inglese, con viali simmetrici, alberi potati geometricamente e siepi a labirinto.

Nell'Ottocento, Gerolamo Trivulzio vi organizzò un circolo di letterati e intellettuali tra cui spiccano il Manzoni, Francesco Hayez e il Conte Silva. Nel 1905, la villa diventa proprietà della provincia che la cederà al Comune di Milano nel 1927 che ne aprirà i giardini al pubblico e trasformerà l'antica residenza ormai in decadimento e da tempo priva dei nobili arredi interni, in servizi ai cittadini con una splendida biblioteca al primo piano, e uffici di anagrafe e ASL al piano terra.

Durante la Seconda Guerra mondiale, specialmente nell'inverno del 1943 che fu particolarmente freddo e rigido, il parco subì una vera devastazione. Moltissime piante furono abbattute per procurare il legname necessario al riscaldamento delle abitazioni. La Villa venne utilizzata come ricovero per ospitare gli sfollati dei bombardamenti che colpirono duramente anche Affori.

Dopo la guerra le strutture della Villa furono sottoposte ad un primo restauro nel 1958, mentre il parco fu riqualificato soltanto nel 2003-2005. Interessante il fatto che fino a quegli anni si accedeva al parco e alla Villa dal viale perpendicolare frontale alla facciata. Un nuovo accesso venne aperto e attivato da Viale Affori, come lo vediamo oggi. Una curiosità ripresa da una annotazione di Lombardia Beni Culturali racconta:

Il bel parco di villa Litta Modignani ad Affori era chiamato anche " el giardin di matt": in effetti, sin dal 1905 quando la storica dimora fu donata alla Provincia, poco dopo la scomparsa del conte Litta Modignani - Sindaco di Affori, era diventata consuetudine affidare la manutenzione della grande area verde ad una ventina di "pazienti del manicomio".

Il complesso monumentale dei Sirenei

Un lungo viale alberato costituiva l'accesso monumentale a Villa Litta Modignani

Nel '700 l'ingresso alla nobile residenza di Villa Litta venne collocato a nord frontalmente alla facciata, (all'angolo dell'attuale via Litta Modignani con Via Astesani, praticamente dove oggi la strada lambisce il quartiere della Comasina). All'estremità di un lungo viale di ben cinquecento metri, di cui oggi resta solo il breve tratto di fronte alla villa, costeggiato da quattro filari d'alberi, fu eretto un grande e maestoso portale scolpito in pietra in stile egizio. Ancora oggi esistente: lo potete osservare in buone condizioni benchè sia piuttosto solitario e oppresso dagli edifici costruiti a ridosso. Il Comune di Milano lo ha restaurato nel 2012 dopo decenni di abbandono e proteste dei residenti).

Ecco il monumentale e barocco complesso scultoreo detto "I Sirenei", (della metà del XVIII secolo e restaurato nel 2012) di ispirazione egizia costituito da due obelischi, due sfingi, due vasi in pietra tutti posti su grandi basamenti e allora con una grande cancellata in ferro battuto che oggi ritroviamo invece di fronte a Villa Clerici a Niguarda.

La costruzione della ferrovia per Asso nel 1879 tagliò perpendicolarmente il lungo viale isolando così l'ingresso dei Sirenei e le aree agricole furono lottizzate ed edificate. Il parco, oggi nettamente più ridotto rispetto all'estensione ottocentesca, cinge Villa Litta solo sul retro e su lato occidentale. Alcuni ampliamenti del parco di Affori sono in atto in questi anni lungo il lato ovest a ridosso dei binari delle ferrovie nord.

Nel parco di Villa Litta si alternano grandi e ampie aree a prato libero con zone ombrose costituite da alte e folte alberature da cui spiccano i maestosi platani pluricentenari che risalgono addirittura all' epoca napoleonica.

Cartografia dell'ampliamento del Parco di Villa Litta ad Affori sul fronte nord-ovest lungo il tracciato della ferrovia

Tra le principali specie arboree, citiamo la presenza di diverse varietà di acero (campestre, negundo,riccio, e argentato o saccarino), il bagolaro, la quercia rossa, la magnolia, il pioppo nero, il carpino bianco, il faggio dei boschi, il platano comune, alcuni ippocastani rosati di altezza particolarmente maestosa, il noce nero, il gelso, lo spino di Giuda, la robinia e la sofora giapponese. Una rarità botanica è un esemplare di gelso da carta.

EParco di Villa Litta ad Affori: mappa del percorso botanico che mette in evidenza le specie arboree

"El Rondelun" testimonia l'età dei pluri-secolari platani del parco di Villa Litta di epoca napoleonica

Al piano terra di Villa Litta, all'interno della nuova Sala matrimoni ove si tengono le celebrazioni delle nozze civili, è presente una massiccia e pesante sezione del tronco "Rondelon" di un platano che fino al 2013 si ergeva sull'angolo sud-est della Villa. Il grande albero fu purtroppo abbattuto perchè malato e oramai pericolante e pericoloso per i frequentatori del parco, ma del suo magnifico tronco ne è stata conservata una bella sezione che ha permesso di datare con certezza l'epoca della sua piantumazione, appunto sul finire del 1700. Ciò è stato possibile grazie all'instancabile impegno e dedizione del signor Luigi Ripamonti, lo storico e documentarista che ha pubblicato moltissimi libri sulla storia di Affori consultabili in biblioteca.

Luigi Ripamonti e Giuseppe Lardieri mostrano il pesante rondellone, sezione conservata nella Sala Matrimoni, del secolare platano che fu abbattuto nel 2015 perchè malato e pericolante

Il maestoso Platano pluri secolare alle spalle di Villa Litta Modignani in Affori abbattuto nel 2015

Testo, ricerca e impaginazione di Ermes Cordaro

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Il parco di Villa Litta ad Affori è uno dei più antichi di Milano > MilanoAffori.it

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Situato nello storico quartiere di Affori il parco abbraccia la seicentesca Villa Litta Modignani. E' uno dei più antichi tra le aree verdi storiche meneghine. Ospita maestose alberature e platani risalenti al dominio Napoleonico. Una rondella di ben sei quintali permette la datazione al 1773. ** Mappa del percorso botanico.

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Giardino Pubblico Muzio de Tommasini, Via Giulia, 2, 34133 Trieste TS, Italia

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Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu, Cluj-Napoca

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Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu, Cluj-Napoca

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Park Szczytnicki - Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland

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Park Szczytnicki - Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland

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Park Szczytnicki - Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland

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Szczytnicki Park was established in 1783 and is one of the largest parks in Wroclaw. Its area is about 100 hectares. It is located east of the Old Oder River, on the site of the former village of Szczytniki. The park features a wooden church from the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk, as well as the Diana Monument, the Friedrich Schiller Monument and the Friedrich Wilhelm II Column.

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Viesturdārzs, Eksporta iela, Northern District, Riga, Latvia

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Viesturdārzs, Eksporta iela, Northern District, Riga, Latvia

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Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Rue Botzaris, Paris, France

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Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Rue Botzaris, Paris, France

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Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Rue Botzaris, Paris, France

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Park Cygański Las w Bielsku-Białej, Podleśna, 43-309 Bielsko-Biała, Polska

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Park Cygański Las w Bielsku-Białej, Podleśna, 43-309 Bielsko-Biała, Polska

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Koningin Astridpark, Park, 8000 Brugge, België

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Koningin Astridpark, Park, 8000 Brugge, België

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