| These works, which consist in the elimination of the lower branches, are mainly developed in mulberry, tipuanas and brachychiton | The Department of Urban Development and Modernization of the Administration, led by José Guillén, carries out the refalming work, which consists of removing the low branches that can bother pedestrians in more than 3,000 trees in the municipality of Murcia, specifically in specimens such as mulberry, brachychiton and tipuanas."The safety of the citizens is always a priority for this City Council, which constantly works on the maintenance and care of our green areas.
With this action, in addition to eliminating the annoying branches, we also ensure that the specimen grows healthy and develops correctly" , explains Councilor José GuillénA team is in charge of fine-tuning the trees throughout the municipality, especially in those areas where there is a greater concentration, such as in Avenida del Progreso, Gran Vía de Murcia, Polígono de Espinardo, in Arenal street, San Pío X or Ronda Sur, among others."It is necessary to take care of our parks and gardens, as well as the different species of trees, so that our surroundings show off all their beauty.
Trees are essential to improve the environment, since a tree absorbs up to 150kg of CO2 per year, which which makes it an excellent filter for urban pollutants, such as gases and small particles in suspension "highlights José Guillén.The Parks and Gardens Service, belonging to the Department of Urban Development and Modernization of the Administration, thus continues its policy of constant and daily maintenance and care of the different green areas of the municipality.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia