A historic olive grove in Barbarano has been definitively destroyed, marking another sorrowful chapter in the urbanization of Lake Garda and the increasing real estate speculation that characterizes the area. Reader Luca Pelizzari expresses his regret over the loss of this last piece of olive grove, which had managed to withstand years of urban pressures and reckless projects from the past. According to Pelizzari, the area has undergone an irreversible transformation, with entrepreneurs driven by their passion for the lake but willing to sacrifice its natural heritage.
As 2025 begins, unsettling questions arise regarding land management, while the author criticizes local administrations for granting building permits that compromise invaluable landscape values. This issue raises doubts about what truly holds value: a streetlight or the life of an olive tree? With tourist bookings on the rise and optimistic forecasts for the current year, it remains to be seen how these imposed changes will affect the identity and beauty of the region.
