In early March 2017 word reached Venice that the Maritime Pines at Tessera were being cut down to make way for more parking. A petition was launched on Change.org and within 24 hours 1100 signatures were already registered, making the news in the local papers. As of this writing the signatures now number over 1500. … Continue reading Video: Citizens rally at Tessera to save the trees, over 1500 sign petition to stop the cutting.