Seville City Council is maintaining its active irrigation reinforcement campaign in the Cerro-Amate district, with two water trucks supplying 75,000 litres weekly to support 750 planted trees.
Seville City Council is keeping the tree irrigation reinforcement campaign active in the Cerro-Amate district, an initiative aimed at consolidating the growth of the 750 trees planted during the last two municipal campaigns in empty tree pits on public roads. The operation, which will remain active until October, pays special attention to specimens showing signs of water stress during the hottest months.
For this programme, the Council has two water trucks that make two daily loads. The first, with a capacity of 5,000 litres, distributes 10,000 litres of water per day; the second, with a capacity of 2,500 litres, provides 5,000 litres daily. Both operate from Monday to Friday, covering the streets and public spaces of the district, amounting to 15,000 litres daily and 75,000 litres weekly dedicated to tree care.
The delegate for Parks and Gardens, Evelia Rincón, has highlighted that “the success of a planting depends both on the quality of the work and the follow-up that is carried out afterwards.” According to the municipal official, “this daily effort allows the trees to adapt better to their environment and develop with greater guarantees against the climatic conditions of summer.”
Irrigation begins from the moment each tree is planted. The last municipal planting campaign started in mid-November 2025 and ended in March 2026, during which periodic water contributions are made. With the rise in temperatures, the specific reinforcement campaign is launched, which extends until October.
In addition to consolidating the new plantings, the initiative specifically addresses specimens that show signs of water stress. Municipal technicians carry out continuous monitoring to adapt the irrigation to the needs of each area and promote the recovery of trees most sensitive to high temperatures.
“The best way to preserve Seville's green heritage is to support the trees during the stages when they are most vulnerable. This preventive maintenance improves their survival and accelerates their integration into the urban landscape, where they will provide shade, comfort, and environmental quality for many years,” the councillor elaborated.
With this campaign, Seville City Council continues to strengthen the green infrastructure of the Cerro-Amate district through responsible water management and maintenance tailored to the needs of the trees, contributing to building a more resilient city against heat and more pleasant for its residents.
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