Streets, squares, parks and gardens of Murcia house 670 unique and historic trees, whose care and maintenance of a team of seven specialists deals.
To be considered "unique tree" is necessary to have, among other requirements, a minimum of 50 years and special characteristics based on its rarity, size, its possible capriciously or location.
hundred are located in neighborhoods, especially Vistabella, San Miguel, San Anton, El Carmen and San Juan and the rest in districts -The Palmar, El Puntal, Monteagudo, Sangonera la Seca and La Alberca-.
This type of trees, along with historical calls, with at least a century of life-receive special treatment to protect their conservation and to increase security in anticipation of possible falls.
In particular, they suffer a more intensive review, and pruning is carried out in specialized professionals such copies.
Councilman Modernization, Urban Quality and Participation, Jose Guillen, explains that "these trees are the heritage of all and, in many cases, their presence has accompanied generations of Murcia, a fact which makes them subject chords individual care to circumstances and characteristics of each. "
A special monitoring is carried out both in regard to the state of its branches and roots.
The City Council has seven specialists, including a technician, an arborist, a pruner in specialized high, a specialized officer and three gardeners, whose mission is to keep these copies in good condition.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia