The city has a lot to tell within the framework of Bogotá Reverdece week. Committed to the environment, Metro Line 1 and the Bogotá Metro Company They joined this initiative by planting a total of 872 trees around the heart of the First Line of the Bogotá Metro.
In compliance with current environmental regulations and the safeguards of the Multilateral Bank, aimed at compensating for the impacts caused by the project in the workshop yard, this planting is established contemplated within the comprehensive strategies for the protection and conservation of the flora, which advances the Metro Line 1 concessionaire, within the framework of the compensation assessed by the environmental authority, endorsed by DRB resolution No. 01217000072 of 2021, for the benefit of the sector.
For this activity, 24 inhabitants of the town of Bosa were present, who participated in the planting of 85 trees to complete the compensation of 872. Among the native species planted were: Double caper, Arrayán, Wax Laurel, Hayuelo, Cedar, Colombian Pine, Chicala, Ciro, Tibar, Cucharo, Guayacán de Manizales, Oakamong others.
An important aspect, and to ensure the planting and survival plan of these species, is that, for their selection, everything from the type of soil, the climate, to the existing vegetation was taken into account, which allows greater adaptation of the individuals. trees, accompanied by strict monitoring and monitoring for their correct development.
Here, a post from the Bogotá Metro Company highlighting the tree compensation activity:
#At this time The tree compensation activity begins 🌳🌳 in the workshop patio of the First Line of the Bogotá Metro #PLMBwith 24 citizens who are part of the Zonal Participation Committee of the town of @AlcaldiadeBosa#LaRedMetroNosUne 🤝 pic.twitter.com/OY1j4n8lQm
— Bogotá Metro (@MetroBogota) September 20, 2023
Around 10:30 in the morning, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, this activity began with a talk by the forestry engineers, who highlighted and contextualized the community about the importance of these spaces, highlighting the commitment that the Metro Line 1 Concessionaire has with the community and the compensation of tree individuals.
Once the talk was over, the citizens carried out the planting. Accompanied by workers and experts, the community was able to experience the process, from positioning the trees in the already opened holes, to adding soil and nutrients to the tree once planted.
“This is a very nice activity, which is useful for all of Bogotá. There is nothing like nature, this also gives us life,” commented María Elena Salcedo, a community resident who expressed that she had never participated in such an enriching activity.
On the other hand, for María Elvira Buitrago, CAR volunteer and member of the city and risk management community network, she expressed “that the Metro does this type of activities is a great contribution to the environment. I recognize that the community is called upon to participate and be aware of the species that are planted today.”
Finally, the First Line of the Bogotá Metro is committed to the environment, not only through compensation activities but also in the progress of work. In fact, with the beginning of driving the prefabricated piles, the piling machines that carry out this action work with electricity, reducing pollution.
2023-09-21 02:38:57
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