El Amate ParkThe park, one of Seville's great green lungs, is undergoing a profound transformation to better adapt to the climate and the current needs of the neighborhood. The municipal intervention focuses on a comprehensive regeneration of trees and shrubswith the aim of gaining shade, comfort and biodiversity in this emblematic space of the city.
The action is not limited to replacing lost specimens, but also seeks redesign the park's vegetation structure following technical criteria of sustainability, public health and climate resilience. This change of approach is supported by a nationally awarded project and one of the larger planting campaigns that have developed in Seville in recent years.
An award-winning project to restore Amate Park
The Seville City Council, through the Department of Trees, Parks and Gardens, is promoting the Regeneration of Amate Park with the planting of 295 new trees and 1.400 shrubsThis proposal has been recognized in the Second call for applications for the Healthy Cities Sanitas spacesThis has allowed for increased funding and greater visibility of the technical work behind the project.
The project has been awarded a grant of 70.000 euros in plant suppliesThe amount allocated is earmarked for the acquisition of new tree and shrub species. This financial support has facilitated the implementation of a project that combines the renewal of aging trees with the introduction of species better adapted to current and future climatic conditions.
During the presentation of the works in the park itself, the delegate of Trees, Parks and Gardens, Evelia RincónHe emphasized that this initiative aims to to restore Amate Park using sustainability and climate resilience criteriaIn his words, it's not just about adding trees, but about transforming the space so that it functions once again as a true green lung serving the neighborhood and the entire city.
Representatives from [the following entities] also participated in the event. ToiletsThe organization behind Healthy Cities spaces emphasized the importance of linking people's health with the quality of the urban environment. They explained that strengthening green spaces allows more citizens to... Go for walks, play sports and enjoy nature without leaving the city.
The presence of students and teachers from the CEIP Pablo VI and CEIP Jorge Juan y Antonio de Ulloa It also gave the day a participatory and educational character. Schoolchildren took part in the planting activities as part of the municipal program. “Plant Life, Plant Future”, which seeks to bring the culture of environmental care closer to young people through practical experiences.
Replacement of decrepit trees with new, more resilient species
One of the keys to the project is the replacement of decrepit or damaged trees by species with a greater capacity to adapt to climate change. Instead of simply replacing specimens of the same variety, the decision has been made to diversify the plantation following criteria of climate resilience, ecological improvement and security for park users.
Specifically, they are being incorporated 40 hackberry trees replacing deteriorated elms, a decision that responds both to phytosanitary reasons and the need for more resilient trees. Alongside them, they are planting 30 jacaranda trees accompanied by 1.400 mastic treesshrubs that reinforce the alignments and provide a denser and more continuous plant structure.
In addition, the project includes the planting of 225 specimens of native Mediterranean speciesAmong these are holm oaks, cork oaks, carob trees, ash trees, poplars, willows, and pines. This mix of local varieties contributes to increase biodiversity of the park, improve adaptation to the area's climate and reduce maintenance needs in the medium and long term.
The distribution of these trees and shrubs is being carried out in different areas of Amate Park, with the aim of to create more shade, reduce the urban heat island effect and improve thermal comfort during the warmer months. This aims to make the space more livable in summer and allow citizens to use it more comfortably at any time of day.
According to delegate Evelia Rincón, the tree renewal is accompanied by a technical review of the park's overall design. The choice of well-adapted species allows, in her words, Increase shade, strengthen security, and prepare the park for future climate challengesavoiding risks associated with specimens in poor condition or poorly adapted.
Health, sports and environmental education around Amate Park
The approach to the regeneration of Amate Park is not solely focused on landscape or the environment. The initiative is also part of a broader vision that connects health, physical activity and emotional well-being with the quality of urban green spaces. Hence the collaboration between the City Council and Sanitas through the Healthy Cities program.
The Southern Regional Director of Sanitas Insurance, Ramón GuerreroHe explained that the company's philosophy involves protecting people's health by promoting environments that promote healthy lifestyle habitsIn this sense, the improvement of parks like Amate makes it possible for more residents to have suitable spaces to walk, run, exercise outdoors or simply relax in a wooded environment.
Similarly, the participation of Lourdes MohedanoThe captain of the Sanitas Andalusia 2025 Team and Olympic silver medalist in rhythmic gymnastics at Rio 2016, served to highlight the benefits of living near natural environments. The athlete reminded everyone that scientific evidence confirms that Frequent contact with green areas helps improve physical and mental healthIt fosters social relationships and encourages spending more time outdoors.
The educational component also plays a prominent role in this initiative. Through the program “Plant Life, Plant Future”The City Council involves local schools in planting and environmental awareness activities. In this way, children not only learn about tree species and the functioning of urban ecosystems, but also They feel like an active part of the park's upkeep.
This combination of environmental, sporting, and educational activities makes the Amate Park project a benchmark for comprehensive intervention in urban green areaslinking landscape improvement with health and citizen participation.
A boost within the major planting campaign in Seville
The regeneration of Amate Park is part of a unprecedented planting campaign in Seville in recent years. According to municipal data, the forecast is to reach the figure of 6.511 new trees across the city, in addition to thousands of shrubs distributed throughout various parks and green spaces.
They have already been incorporated in historical parks and other areas directly managed by the City Council 1.172 new trees and palm trees, accompanied by more than 3.550 bushesThese actions aim to reinforce the original landscape structure of the most emblematic gardens and, at the same time, adapt them to current usage needs and climatic requirements.
Among the most notable interventions are the 209 trees planted in the Maria Luisa ParkThese are accompanied by some 800 myrtle bushes, which help to thicken the undergrowth and maintain the historical identity of this space. Other additions include 140 new trees and palm trees in the Gardens of Delights, reinforcing its function as a walking and leisure area on the riverbank.
El Princes Park It has also received a notable contribution, with 85 trees and 28 palm trees which help to consolidate their shaded and seating areas. These interventions are complemented by plantings in the Murillo Gardens, In Isabel la Católica Avenue and in the Roundabout of the Volunteer Sailorsconfiguring a set of coordinated actions on the main system of green areas in the Andalusian capital.
Delegate Evelia Rincón has stressed that this is the largest planting campaign carried out in Seville in recent times He argued that each tree planted represents a direct investment in urban quality, thermal comfort, and the protection of green spaces. The institutional commitment is to build a city. greener, healthier and better prepared to face climate challenges which are already manifesting themselves, such as the increase in extreme temperatures or prolonged heat waves.
With the regeneration of Amate Park as one of its most visible projects, Seville is moving towards a city model where green spaces are gaining prominence both in the landscape and in the daily lives of residents, combining mass planting, careful selection of species, citizen participation, and a focus on health as pillars of a long-term strategy.
