Maintaining public green spaces is one of the most significant challenges for municipal administrations: ensuring the efficient care and management of parks, gardens, and other green areas is essential not only for urban aesthetics but also for the well-being of citizens and environmental sustainability.

How does RFID come into play?

A municipality in Northern Italy has adopted RFID technology to enhance the management and maintenance of green areas. This project aimed to make operations more efficient, better monitor activities, and promote sustainability.

The Patchy tag, chosen for the project, is made in silicone and waterproof and readable over long distances, ideal for outdoor environments. It is mounted on tree trunks through holes at the ends and positioned so that it cannot be easily removed.

The main maintenance points of green areas have been identified, where Patchy Tags have been installed on trees, shrubs, and equipment. Each tag contains specific information such as plant species, planting date, type of maintenance required, and intervention history.

This way, the municipality has real-time visibility into maintenance activities, and operators can easily access data via mobile devices, improving response capability and intervention planning.
RFID use has significantly reduced inspection and maintenance times: operators can quickly locate elements needing attention, reducing downtime and optimizing resources.

Thanks to the implementation of RFID technology with the Patchy tag, the municipality has maintained a detailed history of maintenance activities, better responding to citizen requests, and reducing labor and material costs. More precise and timely resource management has also increased environmental sustainability by reducing chemical use and environmental impact