With the arrival of autumn, several municipalities have launched pruning work operations to preserve urban trees and increase safety in streets and parks. The work, planned by municipal gardening services and executed by specialized teams, will be concentrated in the coming weeks and months.
The priority is through remove dry branches, correct excess growth and prevent damage to public roads during windy or rainy weather. These campaigns are accompanied by calendars, temporary signage, and neighborhood alerts, while in some municipalities The debate on technical criteria and timing opens To intervene.
Calendars and areas of action
In Astorga, the council has started this week an annual campaign coordinated by the municipal gardening service and the Pinaster company. Work will begin first on avenues and parks with the highest density of trees, and then on neighborhoods and other green areas. Priority will be given to trees with damaged branches. unbalanced growth or risk to traffic pedestrian and vehicular.
In Baiona, the City Council has launched an intervention focused on the first half of OctoberThe work began on Julián Valverde Avenue (SabarÃs), with signage to prevent parking in the affected sections, and continued in the Tendales Park, where there are trees near homes likely to cause damage.
The plan continues in phases: Areas Street (SabarÃs), the area around the health center with restricted access to the municipal parking lot and, the following week, The Pinta caravel, Palma Park and Pinzón promenade. Also planned are Santa Marta and Ladeira, with traffic regulation in part of the access lane, and the closure of this first stage in the SabarÃs SquareThe City Council apologizes for the inconvenience and emphasizes that the work is preparing the town for winter.
Benidorm began its work at the beginning of October and will extend it to different neighborhoods depending on the species and the area of ​​intervention. The operation began in Madrid Colony, with performances in Callosa Street, and later in Relleu, Orxeta and Sella. The operation is coordinated with local events to avoid interference, like market day.
Security measures and effects
During the work, extreme caution is urged. caution and respect temporary signageIn Baiona, parking is being restricted on various streets, and traffic is being regulated in certain access lanes. In Astorga, the City Council emphasizes the importance of cooperation to ensure the work is carried out. with the greatest security.
Benidorm has reinforced the pruning team with eight to ten workers (previously four) and more powerful machinery, allowing entire streets to be completed in less time. This organization seeks shorten deadlines and reduce inconvenience to the neighborhood. In addition, in the weeks leading up to the patron saint festivities, a specific review will be carried out in the old town to beautify the area.
In terms of timeframes, the Benidorm plan will be extended until mid march, while in Astorga it will continue for the next few weeks as planning progresses. Baiona is concentrating its work on the first fortnight of the month, although it could be rescheduled depending on the weather or specific needs.
Technical criteria and debate
Pruning in autumn, carried out judiciously, favors a more balanced structure, improves subsequent flowering and reduces the incidence of pests and diseases by removing dead or damaged wood. With less insect activity, the cuts heal better; however, they are not recommended drastic pruning that can induce tender shoots that are not very resistant to cold and that compromise flower buds.
In public roads, Benidorm is intervening on melias, tipuanas, mulberry trees and banana trees. According to the Parks and Gardens area, good diversity and presence of nests is observed, an indication of active urban fauna. The use of is also highlighted chemical-free treatments, which contributes to the health of the trees.
In Sanlúcar, Ecologists in Action have questioned some works on Cabo Noval Avenue, considering them excessive and out of dateThe group is targeting interventions on two poplar trees near Bajo de GuÃa Avenue, carried out during a dry season and with a canopy reduction that, according to their estimates, would place the pruning above what is recommended for deciduous species.
The entity also criticizes the lack of sealing in large diameter cuts and demands that these tasks be adjusted to arboriculture protocols and the winter dormancy period. It is also recalled that the Municipal Environmental Advisory Council approved a guide for a future ordinance that advocates gentle pruning of mature trees, as well as the staff trainingThe request for a municipal tree protection ordinance remains on the table.
As maintenance practices progress, municipalities emphasize the need to plan by species, communicate impacts y apply appropriate techniques to balance safety, tree health, and coexistence in public spaces. Neighborhood collaboration and adherence to technical criteria will help ensure the work is carried out efficiently and with the least possible impact.