DELIVERY OF THE "JEAN GIONO, THE MAN WHO PLANT TREES" AWARD MESTRE, THURSDAY 23

The 3rd edition of the "Jean Giono - The man who planted trees " Award will end on Thursday 23 September , at the Museo del '900 M9 in Mestre, an award that Veneto Agriculture assigns annually to those who have distinguished themselves in favor of promotion and the construction of tree plants. Also this year - reports the regional agency - we have received numerous applications, 48 to be exact, confirming that fortunately there is a rich and silent universe made up of commitment to the environment and to the quality of human life.

Four personalities will be awarded on Thursday in Mestre, one for each of the categories provided: Farmer, agricultural fund tenant; Technician, agronomist-forestry scientist, researcher; Local administration representative (Administrator, Mayor / Municipal Councilor, local authority technician); Volunteer (representative of associations). Each winner will receive 250 plants among trees and shrubs produced by the "Vegetable and Outside Forest Biodiversity Center" of Veneto Agricoltura, which the winners will allocate to the construction of a new plant or to integrate an existing plant. The "Jean Giono 2021" Prize will be awarded on the occasion of the " States General of the Plain Woods " scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 at the Museo del '900 M9. The event will be conducted by the entertainer, actor and TV presenter, Patrizio Roversi, former host of Linea Verde. For more information, including how to access the room, see: https://www.m9museum.it/eventi/premio-jean-giono-luomo-che-piantava-gli-alberi-2021/ - the green is required pass).