The campaign for the endowment of natural Shading in public schools dependent Murcia City Council plans to improve and increase green spaces in 116 schools to increase, naturally, existing shadows.
It is to be carried out by performing plantations clustered native trees intertwined to form groves and wooded grounds, with an implementation consistent with the condition and use of playgrounds and school facilities.
For this action, the Board of Governors approved the contract documents for the service of planting, maintenance, pruning, removing diseased branches and transporting them and phytosanitary treatment of trees in public schools, amounting to 223,000 euros .
Thus, they are to take action on 6,027 units and 4,986 linear meters wooded hedge.
This contract, in addition to increasing natural Shading and increase natural green in public schools, increase protection of harmful solar radiation in summer, allowing winter sun to enjoy.
It will also contribute to improved oxygenation, provide a natural freshness to the school environment, and make more sustainable the shadow of schools.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia