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| It is planned that before the end of the year 500 trees will be planted in promenades, boulevards and green areas | The Deputy Mayor for Urban Development and Modernization of the Administration, José Guillén, visited Ronda Sur this morning, where the opening of tree pits for the planting of new trees has begun, which will allow more walks and areas with natural shade .Specifically, in this area 60 hackberry trees are being planted, a native variety that can reach 25 meters in height.

To do this, the tree pits are being adapted with concrete and with a new system that acts as a guide for roots, directing them to the deepest layers of the soil and avoiding damage due to lifting of sidewalks.The next actions that will take place in the coming weeks will be in Almela Costa with the plantation of 50 Bananas, May Day with 25 Jacarandas, as well as San Antolín and San Miguel.

It is planned that before the end of the year 500 more trees will be planted in the municipality."Trees are the green lungs of our municipality, with each tree we contribute to improving the quality of the air and the environment, taking into account that a tree absorbs up to 150kg of CO2 per year.

In addition to reducing pollution, the new vegetation it will allow the residents of the municipality to enjoy these walks and green areas, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ", José Guillén highlighted.In addition, with the opening of tree pits, pleasant routes are created that connect neighborhoods and districts, through which you can also walk and play sports outdoors at any time of the year.These new specimens also act as a natural barrier, since in most cases they are located near roads and attract biodiversity, naturalizing the environment.To decide the locations and needs of each area, a team of technical inspectors has been set up to identify the ideal places, also meeting the requests of neighborhood associations and individuals.The Forest PlanThe Forest Plan is the Murcia City Council's strategy to double the municipality's forest mass to more than 200,000 trees.The plantations of the Urban Forest Strategy 2030 respond to five strategic lines:1) Mitigation of the effects of climate change and reduce the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere.

A tree absorbs up to 150kg of CO2 per year, they are excellent filters for urban pollutants and small particles, and they regulate the flow of water and improve its quality.2) Creation of shade and improvement of the temperature.

The strategic placement of trees in urban areas can lower the temperature between 2 and 8 degrees.

Trees around buildings reduce air conditioning needs by 30% and save 20-50% on heating.3) Promote greater urban biodiversity of species in the municipality.

Trees provide habitat, food and protection for plants and animals, produce edible fruits for local fauna and birds, as well as interesting flowers for bees and other pollinators.4) Improved health.

Not only for its effects of filtering pollutant particles and fighting climate change, since it is proven that spending time near trees reduces blood pressure and stress and improves physical and mental health.5) Landscaping and beautification of the city and districts.

Parks and gardens and urban landscaping make 'City Brand', constitute a tourist attraction and can increase the value of surrounding properties by up to 20%.Trees adapted to the characteristics of MurciaBased on these criteria, the new plantations prioritize autochthonous varieties, which adapt to the climate, the scarcity of water and the thermal characteristics of the municipality (in Murcia we have the spring and autumn months with a very high temperature difference between the day and at night, up to 14 degrees).Special preference is given to the deciduous ones (they improve global warming and nourish and fertilize the soil) and a clear commitment to the alignment trees, the specimens at street level that provide shade for both pedestrians and buildings in the urban environments.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia