More than 2,100 new trees and shrubs planted in Aguilas
The project has been designed to offer practical work experience to young unemployed people in Águilas
Launched in April of last year by Águilas Town Hall, the Mixed Employment and Training Programme has already breathed new life into the old municipal dump and surrounding areas, as was witnessed by Mayor Mari Carmen Moreno on a visit to the site this week.
Funded by the Regional Employment and Training Service, under the project's second phase, more than 2,100 trees and shrubs have been planted, including native species such as Oleander, Cartagena Cypress, Carob, Fig, Aleppo Pine, Mulberry trees and Pomegranate trees.
Additionally, fast-growing trees specifically adapted to the often harsh climate of the Region, such as Tipuanas, Jacarandas, Shadow Banana, Melia azederach, Cypress Totem, White Tail and Black Tail, have been introduced.
But the project's scope extends beyond planting trees. Irrigation systems have been upgraded and garden areas are now maintained using purified water. The team of student workers has also toiled tirelessly to clean and maintain the old waste dump, bike paths, ramblas, rural roads and trails.
The project's impact is not limited to the waste dump area either. Improvements have been made to various locations throughout the community, including La Loma II, Parque Memorial Historico, Parque Inclusivo Maestra Mari Collado, the firefighters-Sports Centre, Polígono, the forest area adjacent to the LIFE cemetery, the area in front of the weekly market and Virgen de Fátima.
During his visit to the site, Councillor for Local Development, José Manuel Gálvez, reiterated that "this reforestation project represents the fulfilment of one of the commitments of the current Government Team."
He also highlighted "the importance of these Mixed Employment and Training Programmes where unemployed people can train and acquire professional experience, which is why the Águilas City Council will continue to support them."
In addition to the Regional Employment budget, Águilas also contributed more than 64,000 euros from the municipal coffers towards the cost of the trees and bushes, equipment and machinery.
For further information visit the Águilas town page
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