The Park is actively committed to promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Over the last 3 years, it has implemented several initiatives.
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Energy efficiency measures. The Park is equipped with photovoltaic panels installed at the farm; Since 2022, maintenance interventions have been carried out on the existing structures and efficiency of part of the garden's water supply system (aimed at improving water waste).
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Redevelopment and implementation of plant heritage. Since 2022, the collection of Japanese maples has been integrated with new specimens. Every year, the health of the oldest plants is checked, intervening to protect them. Targeted treatments are also used against parasites (e.g. box tree borer) with products compatible with public transit. The park has then started a redevelopment intervention of the wooded areas and the road system of the Park, with a gradual approach that respects the plant history. An old road has been restored, approximately 50 new plants have been inserted (apple tree, mulberry tree, plane tree, oak tree).
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Eco-friendly management of greenery. The Park adopts sustainable practices in botanical and technical management: composting of leaves to fertilize flowerbeds and plants, use of vegetative propagation to reduce the purchase of new species and a flock that has naturally maintained the greenery of the hills for over ten years. They adopt integrated pest management practices with the use of ladybugs to eliminate aphids in some areas of the Park. Composting of autumn leaves for repotting plants and fertilizing flowerbeds. Adoption of vegetative propagation to reduce the purchase of new plants.
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Water saving measures. Every year, changes are made to the irrigation system with the aim of limiting water waste. In addition, the Park uses, in some areas, flow irrigation: an ancient technique with low environmental impact that exploits the natural slope of the land and the force of gravity, without resorting to pumps or energy-intensive technologies, in full respect of the rhythms of nature.
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Use of ecological materials. For over 10 years, the Park has promoted sustainable practices in public services: exclusive use of biodegradable materials in refreshment points, eco-compactors for PET recycling, responsible management of food scraps, printing on certified paper with vegetable inks and incentives for the use of digital tickets. It also collaborates with the Creative Reuse Center of the Municipality of Verona, donating materials for circular economy projects.
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Promotion of biodiversity. The Park promotes the protection of biodiversity through the planting of diversified plants also aimed at attracting more pollinating insects. They have 2 active educational paths for schools, such as
“The wandering seed” and
“Bees: friends of biodiversity”, which enhance the role of pollinators and give a bee hotel to each class.
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Environmental education Since 2022, Parco Sigurtà has promoted the presence of pollinators and desirable fauna through targeted educational projects (such as “Bees: friends of biodiversity”), the distribution of bee hotels to schools, the installation of educational hives and the promotion of practices that respect biodiversity. In the Garden of Medicinal Plants, information signs raise awareness of the importance of useful insects, while daily actions to protect bees, butterflies and other small animals are encouraged in the communication channels. The Park's push for the environment is promoted and enhanced on digital channels and in print, also providing practical advice to the public.
Other best practicesOver the years, the Park has received accolades for its green initiatives, including the European Award for Ecological Gardening in 2017 and the Imprendigreen certification by Confcommercio, with a five-star sustainability rating in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.