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Progress of four greenhouses in native plant nurseries in San Luis

With the main objective of increasing the production of native trees and plants in the forestry projection of San Luis, the Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development is advancing in the construction of greenhouses in nurseries located in Quines,...

Peru facing the European Union’s “zero deforestation” regulation

The European Union Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR), also known as the "zero deforestation" standard, approved in April 2023, poses a significant challenge for Peruvian coffee and cocoa producers. This legal framework, aimed at combating global deforestation, requires that...

Chile banks on fire-resistant trees to mitigate forest fires.

A year ago, a forest fire devoured the largest botanical garden in Chile. Faced with the beginning of summer in the southern hemisphere, this centennial park began to adapt by planting thousands of fire-resistant native trees. ## Challenges and Fire...

Misiones requires Dos de Mayo to reforest the area with native trees after logging.

By decision of the Ministry of Ecology and Renewable Natural Resources of Misiones, the municipality of Dos de Mayo must plant more than 100 trees. This measure was taken after the locality felled native trees on a municipal site,...

Two decades of growth: San Pedro solidifies as the land of nurseries

Although many people associate San Pedro with oranges, peaches, and other stone fruits, the last twenty years have positioned this town in Buenos Aires as a land of nurseries. The process of subdividing the land into small lots led historical...

41% of Ecuadorian Amazon’s endemic trees are at risk.

A study conducted by the University of the Americas and the National Biodiversity Institute (Inabio) revealed that 41% of the endemic trees of the Ecuadorian Amazon are in serious danger of extinction. This analysis highlights that species of medium...

Saudi Arabia plans to plant 10 billion trees to combat drought and land degradation.

Saudi Arabia has launched several projects and programs aimed at tree planting and improving environmental quality to combat drought and land degradation. Among these projects, the rehabilitation of Thadiq National Park stands out, where 250,000 trees and one million shrubs...

How trees help contain nighttime heat in cities

A new study reveals that, although **trees** can significantly cool cities during the day, their canopies can **trap heat** and increase temperatures at night. This finding helps urban planners choose the best combinations of trees and planting locations to combat...

The City completed the Honorio Pueyrredón Linear Park, adding 10,000 m² of new green space in Caballito.

The Buenos Aires government has completed the construction of the Honorio Pueyrredón Linear Park, a project that has transformed part of Honorio Pueyrredón Avenue into a new green space, connecting 24 de Septiembre and Giordano Bruno squares in the...

“Invasive War”: A beetle attacks eucalyptus trees in Bolivia

In what specialists have called the "invasive species war," a particular situation is unfolding in Bolivia. A kind of foreign beetle is attacking the eucalyptus trees, which are invasive trees in the country. This species is advancing uncontrollably and negatively...

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Small actions that create a big environmental impact: how to contribute to caring for the planet

Environmental problems are becoming increasingly evident, making it essential for all of us to participate in environmental protection through...