The lovely park in La Villa was devastated earlier this year when a tornado ripped through it, tearing up several of the old trees. Some were hundreds of years old.
The mess has been cleaned up, but it looks a bit bare.
I have heard there have been fund raising efforts to collect money to help rehabilitate the park. I look forward to seeing the results. It will be great to see some new trees planted.
Click here, here and here to see the park after the tornado.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
The destruction of so many magnificent trees has been a great tragedy and, although replanting trees is an absolute necessity, I am afraid that we will not see Countess Casalini’s park as it was before. But then, future generations will benefit from this worthy endeavor.
The park looks a bit forlorn. I hope there will be some new planting season soon. I would like to see it come to life next spring.
I’m glad the damaged bits have all been removed, but it would be very nice to see some new things going in. While we wouldn’t see the old-growth trees at a great height in our lifetimes, it would be satisfying to know others would. And some flowers blooming in the spring would be fantastic.
The hydrangeas in the park are lovely and seem to do well there. Perhaps we will get some more of those as well as some new trees.
It’s so sad to see mature trees felled. I think the lovely lady in the fountain would like some beautiful blossoms to contemplate.
I see what you mean about the top of the trees being ripped off. Seems strange to see half a tree standing…
And the lady still stands tall. 🙂
Good luck with your project!