The planting of native species begins in the Natural Park on the occasion of Arbor Day 2023

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, together with the Councilor for the Environment, Antonio Vidal, the Councilor for Parks and Gardens, the Councilor for Education, Ricardo Recuero, the manager of AGAMED, Jorge Ballesta, and the deputy manager, Gemma Cruz, They participated this morning, along with numerous local schoolchildren, in the planting of trees and regeneration of an area of the Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park, on the occasion of the celebration of Arbor Day 2024 Some actions that will take place until Friday, February 2, in which more than 800 schoolchildren from all educational centers in Torrevieja will participate. In addition, this coming Saturday, February 3, there will be a plantation for families with children so they can enjoy a picnic in the middle of nature within the natural park.

An activity that aims to make young people aware of the importance of ecological regeneration and the planting criteria, making this one of the most participatory and important in recent years in the entire Valencian Community. The students plant native species such as kermes oak, mastic, taray, lavender, juniper, black hawthorn, palmetto, santolina, Aleppo pine, aladierno, rosemary and carob.

To carry out this activity, AGAMED has carried out the preparation and adaptation work for the planting space, located in the upper area of the Park, as well as the emergency irrigation and plant protectors.

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, has highlighted the importance of carrying out this type of activities aimed at the youngest, so that they become aware and know the environmental values that new generations should have and see first-hand how to reforest green spaces and areas. Township. The mayor has indicated, finally, that these actions with all the local schools will have continuity so that they are carried out every year and our children have the possibility of planting at least one tree.