The action is part of the Annual Planwhich has not only an ornamental purpose, but also the expansion of green lungs in public spaces, routes and municipalities.
Secretariat workers Environment and Sustainable Development They planted 40 poplars and 10 casuarinas in the Padre Juan Ogrín sports facility of the San José de Quines Institute. Thus, they seek to strengthen the green lung of the establishment, whose staff must focus on watering and caring for the specimens.
This action is part of the Annual Forestation Planwhose objective is to reforest the territory of the province to recover green areas, biocorridors, clean up ecosystems and mitigate climate change.
The area of Provincial Nurseries logistically coordinates the program. For its correct and efficient implementation, the environmental portfolio has been linked with municipalities and public organizations. In this way, they jointly design the areas to be reforested and the care, pruning and watering of the new trees is guaranteed.
Each activity is strategically planned into different stages, according to the characteristics of each region, the soil conditions and the needs of the different spaces.
These actions encourage citizen participation, to strengthen communities and their sense of belonging. The initiative not only has an ornamental purpose, but also seeks to expand the green lungs in municipalities, public spaces, routes and provincial roads, and thus increase the rate of oxygen production to contribute to the fight against climate change.
Wonderful to hear! How do you measure the success of the Annual Forestation Plan, and what are some of the key indicators you look at?
Guest 1: Dr. María Mercedes Díaz, Head of Environment and Sustainable Development Secretariat
World Today News: Good morning Dr. Díaz, thank you for joining us today. We appreciate your time to discuss the Annual Forestation Plan and its impact on your province. Could you please tell us more about the initiative and how it came about?
Dr. María Mercedes Díaz: Certainly, the Annual Forestation Plan started four years ago as an effort to address the environmental concerns in our province. We identified the need to increase green areas, biocorridors, and clean up ecosystems while also mitigating climate change. Our goal is to work collaboratively with municipalities and public organizations to plant trees in strategic locations that will have the greatest impact. We have been successful thus far, and the plan has expanded each year with more organizations getting involved.
World Today News: That’s fantastic news! What kind of challenges have you faced implementing the plan, and how have you overcome them?
Dr. María Mercedes Díaz: One of the major challenges we faced was identifying suitable locations for tree planting. We needed to ensure that the trees would thrive and not compete with other vegetation or interfere with existing infrastructure. To overcome this, we worked closely with local authorities to identify areas that would benefit from reforestation and consulted experts to ensure we were selecting the right species for each location. Additionally, we had to coordinate logistics such as organizing planting events, sourcing trees from our provincial nurseries, and ensuring proper maintenance after planting.
World Today News: Speaking of maintenance, can you tell us about the community involvement in caring for these new trees?
Dr. María Mercedes Díaz: Community involvement is essential to the success of the plan. We encourage citizens to participate and feel a sense of belonging to the initiative. Participants receive training on how to care for the trees, which helps to create a sense of ownership and responsibility. Schools also play a significant role in educating children about the importance of environmental stewardship. The public response has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’ve seen great success with our planting initiatives in parks, sporting complexes, and along roadsides.
