The city of Seville has focused on the East District-Alcosa-Torreblanca with a extensive planting plan which seeks to significantly increase the presence of trees in its streets and squares. The City Council, through its Parks and Gardens department, has detailed a plan that aims to enhance shade, improve thermal comfort, and expand the green network in this large area of ​​the capital.
According to the municipal plan, this campaign will incorporate 767 new trees in different parts of the district, within a broader urban tree planting strategyThis action is part of the 2025-2026 planting campaign and forms part of the City Council's commitment to moving towards a more sustainable city. more wooded, healthier and better prepared to face high temperatures and the effects of climate change.
A specific plan for the East-Alcosa-Torreblanca District
The municipal government, through the Parks and Gardens Department which is headed by delegate Evelia Rincón, has designed a Plantation Management Plan 2025-2026 specific to this district. The idea is to act in an organized manner in different neighborhoods and roadways, prioritizing those areas where the lack of shade and vegetation is most evident.
In total, the municipal plan anticipates the incorporation of 767 copies These interventions are spread across several streets, squares, and residential areas in the vicinity of Seville East, Alcosa, and Torreblanca. They are planned for both public roads and open areas where increased activity can be achieved. plant cover without interfering with other urban uses.
The City Council emphasizes that this program responds to a long term planningwhich combines technical criteria for species selection, shade needs, future maintenance, and environmental improvement. Delegate Evelia Rincón emphasizes that the goal is not just to plant more trees, but to ensure that they become established and a permanent part of the urban landscape of the district.
The local government insists that these actions are being carried out progressively and in a coordinated manner, with continuous monitoring of the plantings already underway and those to be carried out in the coming weeks. This approach aims to avoid isolated actions lacking continuity and to move towards a more sustainable approach. a more coherent and connected green network in the district as a whole.
Areas of the district with the most new trees
Within the East-Alcosa-Torreblanca district, the City Council has identified several areas where it will concentrate a greater number of plantationsOne of the areas with the highest presence of new specimens will be the Airport Industrial Estatewhere they are planned 47 trees to reinforce existing vegetation and create new shaded areas.
Another of the featured locations is the Sisters of the Cross Street, Which will 35 new treesIn this case, the intervention aims to improve the pedestrian route and mitigate the high temperatures recorded during the hottest months by creating shaded corridors along the road.
Also included in the planning is the Fernanda Calado Rosales Square, where they have been scheduled 25 additional copiesIn this space, the aim is to increase the presence of trees in a neighborhood gathering area, with the intention of making it a more pleasant place for daily use and relaxation.
These three locations are considered key points for reinforcing the green connection between neighborhoods of the district and improve environmental quality. With the arrival of new trees, the City Council estimates that the perceived temperature at ground level will be reduced, available shade will be increased, and greater continuity of wooded areas will be promoted along different routes.
In addition to these main areas, the plan includes interventions spread across other streets and spaces in the district, with the aim of avoiding stark contrasts between heavily wooded areas and others practically devoid of vegetation. According to the City Council itself, the strategy seeks a more balanced distribution of urban trees in Seville East, Alcosa and Torreblanca.
Work is already underway on Faustino Gutiérrez Alviz street
One of the actions already underway is located in the Faustino Gutiérrez Alviz Street, a key thoroughfare within Seville East. In this area, the City Council has reported that 16 specimens have already been planted Lagerstroemia indica y five copies of bauhinia variegataTwo ornamental species that bring blooms, color and a friendlier look to the public space.
The municipal plan anticipates that, in the coming days, these trees will be joined by dos ejemplares de Koelreuteria paniculata y 21 trees of the species Platanus hispanicaThis combination of species is designed to offer both shade and botanical diversity, with specimens capable of withstanding Seville's climatic conditions and contributing to the climate comfort of the area.
The City Council emphasizes that these plantings are part of a comprehensive street interventionwhere the aim is to enhance the pedestrian experience and improve the livability of the surroundings. The selection of species was made according to technical criteria, including canopy development, irrigation needs, and adaptation to the Mediterranean climate de la ciudad.
The delegate for Parks and Gardens, Evelia Rincón, has indicated that these types of actions respond to a orderly and constant planning in the district, with projects designed to increase available shade, consolidate green spaces and improve the well-being of residents, always with a long-term maintenance vision.
According to Rincón, the planting policy in the East-Alcosa-Torreblanca District is not limited to adding new specimens, but also includes a Continuous technical monitoring, replacement and consolidation of the planted trees, with the intention that the trees become a stable part of the daily life of the neighborhoods.
Reinforced irrigation system and monitoring of specimens
To facilitate the proper adaptation of the new trees, the City Council has launched a reinforced consolidation irrigation systemThis protocol includes contributions from 50 liters of water per session during a period of two years, a measure that seeks to guarantee the survival of the specimens in the early stages of their development.
In addition to irrigation, the following are established mandatory records and technical control to monitor the condition of each tree. This monitoring includes the periodic review of growth, the detection of possible issues, and the correction of problems related to the soil, anchorage, or irrigation conditions.
The new trees will be accompanied by guardians identified with a pink markThis will facilitate their location and monitoring by municipal services. This signage aims to ensure that each planted unit receives adequate maintenance during the consolidation phase.
The City Council assumes that there is a natural percentage of losses Around 10% of the trees will fail, which is typical for these types of planting campaigns. However, they have committed to ensuring that all the trees that do not thrive will be replaced. They will be replaced at no additional cost.except in cases where vandalism or intentional damage is detected.
With this approach, the City Council wants to reinforce the idea of ​​a responsible planting policy, in which the effort is not limited to the moment of planting, but encompasses the entire phase of consolidating the trees and their definitive integration into the urban fabric of the district.
A municipal campaign with a three-year horizon
The actions planned in the East-Alcosa-Torreblanca District are not isolated, but form part of a municipal campaign for broader plantingsFor the city as a whole, the City Council has announced the planting of 6.511 new trees this year, in different neighborhoods and green areas of Seville.
According to data provided by the City Council, this sustained effort will allow exceed 16.500 new units within three yearsThis is presented as the biggest boost to urban tree planting in Seville in decades. The goal is for the city to gain shade and improve its heat resilience and progress in creating a continuous green network.
In this context, the East-Alcosa-Torreblanca District is considered one of the priority areas, both because of its size and its needs. renewal and increase of tree massThe 767 planned plantings in this district are thus integrated into a broader municipal roadmap, which also includes actions in other parts of Seville.
The campaign is presented as one of the City Council's main initiatives to address current climate challenges, marked by increasingly longer summers and very high temperaturesespecially in southern Europe. Increasing tree cover is seen as a key tool for reducing the urban heat island effect, providing shade on streets, and improving air quality.
The planting plan in the East-Alcosa-Torreblanca District is emerging as a key element within Seville's urban strategy, with actions that combine the environmental improvementCitizen comfort and climate adaptation. With the new plantings, irrigation upgrades, and a commitment to replanting, the City Council aims to improve the shade, vegetation, and quality of life for residents of this part of the city.
