The Garden of Peace
Olive varieties, stories of peace
Olive trees, like people, can remain deeply rooted in their land or travel and become part of the heritage of many peoples.
A global collection, not a single Garden
The Gardens of Peace generally host 21 or 22 olive varieties. This page instead gathers the global collection of the 28 varieties included in the international network of The Garden of Peace.
28 varieties • 5 continents • one single story of peace
From rootedness to journeys across continents
Each variety tells a different relationship between roots, encounters and migrations.
Note on the varietal collection
The presence of a variety on this page does not necessarily indicate its presence in every single Garden of Peace. This page gathers the global collection of varieties included in the international network of the project. The information on distribution by continent has an educational and cultural purpose and may be updated over time.
A heritage in continuous evolution
The world’s olive-growing heritage continues to expand and spread across new territories and continents. Over the last thirty years, the global olive-growing area has increased by more than 30%. For this reason, the geographical classifications and varietal profiles of this project are also subject to ongoing updates and scientific review.
A biodiversity that unites
In the Gardens of Peace, rooted varieties preserve the memory of places, while migrant varieties tell the story of dialogue among peoples: both contribute to building a culture of peace.
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