Córdoba consolidates its commitment to urban green heritage with a specific registry of unique specimens. The Catalogue of Notable Trees, managed by the municipality, now includes 27 individual trees and three groups distributed in different neighborhoods, selected for their historical, scenic and environmental value.
The process is not improvised: it combines field inspections, technical analysis, and social participation. With the leadership of the Secretariat of Environment and Circular EconomyThe program relies on specialists and the commitment of neighbors who identify candidates for evaluation and care.
What is the Catalog and who promotes it?
It is a public tool that identifies and protects trees with exceptional relevance, whether due to their age, appearance, rarity or cultural roots. The initiative is coordinated by the Municipality of Córdoba together with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the UNC, which carries out tests and inspections prior to the final assessment.
Applications and technical reports arrive at the Public Tree Advisory Commission, which determines inclusion in the registry. Thanks to this process, each registration is supported by scientific criteria and the positive urban impact of the selected specimens.
Outstanding specimens and sets
One of the symbols in the catalogue is a 278-year-old carob tree from the San Vicente neighborhood, located next to the Suquía River. Its incorporation, coinciding with Arbor Day, made it an emblem of the local landscape and a testament to the development of the southeastern region.
Also noteworthy are the types of the Cañada, lined up along Marcelo T. de Alvear Avenue. Planted in 1948 and declared Urban Natural Heritage in 2020, they are part of the most recognizable image of downtown and Güemes.
The catalogue also includes two sets of high urban value: the plane trees on the Paseo Marqués de Sobremonte, which frame this green space, and the fig trees of the Santa Catalina Passage, located in the courtyard of the Cathedral, living pieces of the historic center.
Among the long-lived specimens is the Chañar of the San Martín Reserve, dating back to the 18th centuryIn this Northwest park, open to the public year-round, native vegetation supports biodiversity and provides shade, comfort, and ecological connectivity.
What species make up the registry
Native species predominate due to their adaptation and ecosystem benefits. The list includes white and black carob trees, in addition to ceibos, ombúes, eucalyptus and jacarandas, among others. These formations improve the soil, air quality and wildlife refuge, while enhancing the city's landscape identity.
How new trees are incorporated
Applications can be submitted neighbors, entities and technical teamsAfter an initial on-site review, the reports are submitted to the advisory committee, which assesses criteria such as uniqueness, health status, historical significance, and urban and landscape contributions.
- Proposal and survey: identification and technical visit.
- Testing and diagnosis: analysis of age, health and environment.
- Evaluation: opinion of the Public Tree Advisory Commission.
- Protection: conservation and monitoring measures.
Citizen participation and continuous care
The catalog grows with the support of the neighborhood and the monitoring of municipal teams. The Secretariat of Environment and Circular Economy promotes maintenance, irrigation and responsible pruning and awareness-raising actions, while the community helps to detect risks and value these trees as part of the common heritage.
With the joint work between science, administration and citizenship, Córdoba strengthens a living inventory which preserves unique specimens, makes their history visible and establishes clear rules for their protection, from the tipas of La Cañada to the carob tree of San Vicente and the complexes of the historic center.
