Drones plant a new forest along the Mura: Project O2, Humana Nova and Mursko Središće on 20 November

Project O2 has a new planting partner: Humana Nova from Čakovec. Together with the Town of Mursko Središće, we are preparing to restore green areas along the Mura river, planned for 20 November 2026.

All required approvals are in place: the Mayor of Mursko Središće approved the project, and Hrvatske vode (Croatian Waters, Trnava small-catchment office) gave consent for works on land they manage.

Drones will sow SeedBombs over about 3 hectares, while seedlings of black alder and common hornbeam will be planted by hand along the river, between the two bridges. The sowing is carried out by Project O2 (Magic Forest) with drone operator SkyNomads, and the exact date depends on the weather.

Sustainability is at the heart of this project. We plant only native species: black alder strengthens the riverbank, protects the soil from erosion and supports biodiversity, while hornbeam helps build a more resilient, mixed forest. Drones let us restore hard-to-reach areas quickly and without heavy machinery, with minimal soil disturbance and a smaller carbon footprint, while hand planting involves the local community in caring for nature.

Thank you, Humana Nova, the Town of Mursko Središće and Hrvatske vode, for the cooperation! 🌳💚