What the Leaning Tower of Pisa Can Teach Us About Tree Stability
At the 9th International Symposium on Physiological Processes in Roots of Woody Plants (Como, Italy), Francesca Giannetti had the opportunity to present our latest work within the TREESURE Project during the session “Innovations for Root Research and Sustainable Ecosystem Management”.
Do We Really Understand Tree Risk? What Citizens Think
Tree risk is not only a technical issue—it is also a matter of perception. But how closely does public perception match real risk?
TREESURE in Brașov: Engaging Stakeholders in Interactive Disaster Preparedness Workshop
How can cities better prepare for tree-related disasters and improve coordination during emergency situations? This was the central question explored during two stakeholder workshops organized by the TREESURE project in Brașov, Romania, on 26–27 May 2026.
TREESURE in Cecina: From the Forest to the City, the Role-Playing Game Unites Institutions and Citizens
The participatory journey of the TREESURE project has reached a new fundamental milestone. Following the session on May 15th, which focused on technology and student training within the coastal pine forest, the initiative moved to the Cecina Municipal Library on May 22nd, transforming it into a hub for civic dialogue and decision-making.
TREESURE in Soria: Simulation Exercise Strengthens Urban Tree Risk Management
Stakeholders and local professionals gathered in Soria for a practical simulation exercise focused on urban tree risk management and emergency coordination in response to hazardous events involving tree failures in urban environments.
TREESURE in Cecina: combining an interactive tabletop role-playing game and high-tech tools for sustainable forest management
The TREESURE project turned the Cecina pine forest into a living laboratory, combining role-playing simulations and digital technologies to improve communication and prevention of tree failure risks.
TREESURE and Sintetic together in Cecina: innovation, training and collaboration for tree risk management
On Friday, May 15, the TREESURE project will organize a student field exercise in Cecina dedicated to innovation in tree risk assessment, digital data acquisition and participatory communication strategies.
TREESURE at EGU 2026: monitoring urban trees with low-cost technology
On Monday, May 4, the TREESURE team held a poster session at the 2026 EGU General Assembly. It was a busy and rewarding day filled with networking and scientific exchange at the Austria Center Vienna.
What Cities Say vs What Actually Happens: Understanding Tree Risk Policies
While cities have formal policies for managing tree risks, real-world implementation is often fragmented and lacks coordination across multiple actors.
Effective risk management depends not just on clear policies, but on adaptability, communication, and practical alignment between planning and on-the-ground action.
From data to action: tree inventory in Cecina
How well do we really know the trees in our cities? And more importantly, are we able to act before a potential risk turns into a real problem? These questions guide the tree census carried out within the TREESURE project.