The Copper Beech
The history of this magnificent copper beech allows us to highlight some of the choices made by the Cosso Foundation in restoring and safeguarding the Park.
After years of neglect, extensive restoration began in 2008. Only dead or hazardous trees were felled. For sick but stable trees, only minor canopy reductions were performed where necessary.
For diseased but stable trees, a light pruning of the canopies has been carried out where necessary. For struggling specimens, annual treatments are performed by administering natural supplements directly into the soil. These not only strengthen the trees but also stimulate them to fight diseases. These are treatments that, when repeated over time, will extend their lives by many decades.
Every year, this beech tree, now old and weakened by a fungus, is "nourished" in this way to support its recovery.
The philosophy guiding the care of the entire Park is one of completely avoiding chemical treatments, so as to respect nature, its balance, and its developmental rhythms. Next to each tree that is felled or irreparably diseased, the Cosso Foundation is planting a young tree of the same species, so that, over time, the original design of the garden may be preserved and passed down.
The history of this magnificent copper beech allows us to highlight some of the choices made by the Cosso Foundation in restoring and safeguarding the Park.
After years of neglect, extensive restoration began in 2008. Only dead or hazardous trees were felled. For sick but stable trees, only minor canopy reductions were performed where necessary.
For diseased but stable trees, a light pruning of the canopies has been carried out where necessary. For struggling specimens, annual treatments are performed by administering natural supplements directly into the soil. These not only strengthen the trees but also stimulate them to fight diseases. These are treatments that, when repeated over time, will extend their lives by many decades.
Every year, this beech tree, now old and weakened by a fungus, is “nourished” in this way to support its recovery.
The philosophy guiding the care of the entire Park is one of completely avoiding chemical treatments, so as to respect nature, its balance, and its developmental rhythms. Next to each tree that is felled or irreparably diseased, the Cosso Foundation is planting a young tree of the same species, so that, over time, the original design of the garden may be preserved and passed down.
