Terrapreta

Regenerating ecosystems from the Soil Up

Developing projects for nature, people and climate

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Why

Soil needs our help

The conditions of soil in the European Union (and worldwide) are worrying, causing problems for the environment and human health.

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3 million

Of estimated contaminated sites to be recovered, only in the EU.

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Over 60%

Percentage of degraded soils in the EU.

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€50 bn/year

The loss of ecosystem benefits cause by soil degradation.

How

Leading the Soil revolution

We are architects and innovators, working with a wide team of scientists to address the complexity of nature interactions for leading the Soil Revolution.

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Analyze

Scientific research and field studies allow us to collect data for evidence-based design and planning.

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Design

Through our landscape design process, we develop solutions for restoring degraded land.

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Engage

To create real change, we engage stakeholders throughout the process and promote soil knowledge through educational activities.

Services

Soil-based Solutions

We pioneer ecological restoration providing full-service design and consultancy, helping public and private clients realize complex, innovative projects. Our research-driven approach allows us to deliver transformative solutions at any scale.

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Data-driven Urban Planning

Data-driven Urban Planning

Brownfield Restoration

Brownfield Restoration

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Soil Health Strategies

NbS Landscape Design

NbS Landscape Design

Customers

Helping our customers to make the difference

Architecure & Engineering Offices

Architecure & Engineering Offices

Providing cost-effective solutions by implementing soil health and bioremediation strategies in the design process.

Land Owners

Land Owners

We help landowners orient their strategies towards enhancing and implementing their natural capital and setting new financial standards for nature-based solutions and projects.

Public Administration

Public Administration

We help municipalities implement the most effective and cost-effective strategies for restoring degraded lands and enhancing ecosystems by involving universities, private companies and the local community.

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Our Pilot Project

Osservatorio La Goccia

Osservatorio La Goccia is an open-air laboratory that aims to validate innovative bioremediation solutions to regenerate the soils of the former Gasworks of Bovisa, protecting biodiversity and enhancing the ecosystem benefits provided by the spontaneous forest that has grown there over several decades of abandonment.

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A solid Network of Partners

We are proud to work with a network of partners who share our vision and commitment to regenerate Soil.

Che Fare
Nuovo Armenia
Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca
M3R
Museo di Storia Naturale di Milano
Kilowatt
Progetto Natura Onlus
Metropolitana Milanese (MM Spa)