San Pedro Alcántara Launches Tree Planting Initiative
San Pedro Alcántara, a town on the western Costa del Sol, has embarked on a project to plant 120 new trees. The deputy mayor of the town, Javier García, has outlined the project’s objective as focusing on the diversity of species, ensuring the quality of the plant, and promoting sustainable maintenance.
Programme Details and Execution
The programme involves two main activities. Firstly, it includes the removal of trees that are diseased or at risk. Secondly, it involves the planting of approximately 120 new trees. The planting will be executed in various phases across different neighbourhoods and streets of the town, based on the suitability or aesthetics of the location.
The Importance of Trees in Urban Landscapes
García emphasized the crucial role of trees in the town, stating that they enhance the urban landscape and contribute to a better quality of life. He further noted that the numerous benefits of trees necessitate their careful planning and management.
Pre-Planting Viability Study
Before planting, a viability study is conducted for each location to determine the most suitable species according to the environment where it will grow. The trees are selected based on their quality and characteristics that ensure good growth.
Initial Planting Locations and Tree Species
As part of the plan, around thirty trees are being planted in Calles San Javier and Vega del Mar and in the landscaped area at the entrance to the Al-Ándalus school. The species planted include Celtius australis, Cercis siliquastrum, and Cupressus sempervirens.
Future Planting Locations
Work is also planned for Avenidas Oriental, Marqués del Duero, del Mediterráneo, Príncipe de Asturias, Luis Braille, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, la Constitución, the boulevard, Plazas Santa Gema and de la Iglesia and El Arquillo park. Other locations where work will be carried out include Calles Revilla, San Miguel, Toledo, Andalucía, Jerónimo Torquemada García, José G. Bartolomé, Amor, Calderón, Doctor Eduardo Evangelista, Camino del Cortijo, Guadalajara, Vega del Mar, Castilla, Fuente Nueva, Santa Beatriz, Jorge Guillén, del Pilar, Santa Elena and Marqués de Estella.
