WWF Foggia against the use of heavy vehicles in urban greenery: "It is not an agricultural field, good practices are needed"

Urban greenery is not a field to be plowed. With this clear message, WWF Foggia launches an appeal to municipal administrations for a more sustainable and respectful management of the city's green spaces. In recent days, in fact, the association has documented mowing interventions in flowerbeds and public parks carried out with heavy agricultural vehicles , such as tractors and shredders , considered completely inadequate for the urban context .

Damage to soil, fauna and aesthetic quality

“The use of heavy vehicles – writes the WWF in a note released via social media – compromises the health of the soil and biodiversity”. The repeated passage of tractors, environmentalists explain, causes the compaction of the soil , reducing porosity and hindering water infiltration. The result is an “asphyxiated” soil, not very hospitable for plant roots and microbiological life.

But it is not only the soil that suffers. The use of bulky machines also causes damage to the grass cover , with visible effects on the aesthetic and functional level: ruined flowerbeds , damaged shrubs , bald areas that lose their ornamental and environmental value.

Biodiversity at risk and disturbances to citizens

One of the most critical aspects denounced by the WWF concerns the impact on small fauna, pollinating insects and terrestrial birds . “These interventions – we read in the note – destroy shelters and nests, eliminate precious habitats for species useful for the urban ecological balance”.

Not to mention the impact on those who live or frequent the city: noise, vibrations and pollution near schools, playgrounds and residential areas represent a further element of disturbance for citizens.

The appeal: “We need clear rules and adequate tools”

WWF Foggia asks municipal administrations to change pace : "Urban greenery is a delicate ecosystem, not a field to be mowed with bulldozers and tractors. It needs intelligent management, done with light equipment, trained personnel and attention to seasonality".

The association proposes the introduction of specific regulations for the care of public greenery, based on good ecological practices and the principle of respect for urban biodiversity.

“Green is a common good,” the activists conclude. “Let’s defend it together, for a more liveable, healthier and more beautiful city.” A call to public responsibility, but also to the civic sensitivity of those who live and walk through the city’s parks, tree-lined avenues and gardens every day.

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