FOREST CORPS OF THE STATE: Until 18 October in Rome at the Natura Village events and initiatives to discover the activities of the State Forestry Corps.
Until October 18 in Piazza del Popolo, in the heart of the Eternal City, theappointment with the Feast of the State Forestry Corps. Five days of celebrations and institutional meetings to celebrate the Body's 187 years of life, which have opened with the official ceremony, in the presence of the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano. The event was also inaugurated by the Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies Luca Zaia, the Head of the State Forestry Corps Cesare Patrone and the highest offices of the State.
For the occasion a Piazza del Popolo the "Nature Village" was set up, an educational and educational itinerary to discover the many activities of the Forestry. A real theme park with informative and fun events, performances, skills tests and moments of entertainment with the Band of the State Forestry Corps.
Do not miss the appointment with "Open nature", an initiative carried out by the State Forestry Corps in collaboration with the Ministry of the environment and the protection of the territory and the sea, dedicated to the enhancement of the network of national parks. Until 18 October it will be possible to visit and explore for free, with the guidance of the Foresters, the over 100 protected natural areas and forests of particular value of the State Forestry Corps. The goal is to foster knowledge of the delicate natural balances and to stimulate citizens' ability to become promoters of the defense of the territory. Thanks to Natura Aperta it will be possible to follow itineraries to discover the colors of autumn in the woods or birdwatching in the wetlands, on the occasion of the passage of migratory birds.
The Capitoline event of the Forestale is also an opportunity to realize thespecial stamp cancellation of the postage stamp dedicated to the fight against forest fires released on August XNUMXst. The special philatelic cancellation is a full-fledged postmark that is made on the occasion of commemorative events.
Finally, among the appointments of the non stop in Piazza del Popolo, also the "National Award for Dogs with Stars" which was held on the day of the inauguration.
Source: State Forestry Corps