The reforestation day, organized by CGT Andalucía, Ceuta y Melilla as part of the 'Una Andaluza, un Árbol' campaign, focused on restoring an area of the Pinar del Trocadero that was accidentally affected by a fire. This activity, which received support from the Gaditana Federation of People with Physical and Organic Disabilities (FEGADI), aims to recover a natural space of significant environmental and symbolic value for the town of Puerto Real.
Personnel from the municipal Gardening department, members of CGT and FEGADI, and local residents actively participated in planting native Mediterranean undergrowth species, including pines, junipers, myrtles, wild olive trees, broom, and mastic trees. This action marks the end of the reforestation program promoted by the Puerto Real City Council over recent months, although efforts will resume in autumn, having tripled the number of plantings compared to previous years.
This schedule of activities is part of a broader municipal strategy for protecting green heritage and restoring the town's pine forests. This strategy has been strengthened by the implementation of the Fire Prevention Plan and the Puerto Real Municipal Plan against Climate Change. Furthermore, the improvement and maintenance of these natural areas are included in the new Green Infrastructure Commission, approved by the government team in January, whose budget has increased from 852,462 euros to 2.1 million euros, covering the comprehensive conservation of pine forests and other municipal green spaces.
“"It is essential to keep participation alive around Puerto Real's green heritage. It's not just about reforesting, but about caring for and protecting the future of our pine forests. The commitment of the government team also includes concrete measures such as fire safety plans and the Climate Change Plan, which consolidate our line of work in environmental matters."
Beyond their environmental impact, these initiatives seek to foster citizen participation and environmental education, promoting respect for Puerto Real's natural surroundings. The Councillor for Arboriculture, Antonio Gil, emphasized the importance of these actions for the town's green heritage, highlighting the role of pine forests as microparticle filters and generators of clean oxygen.
