Barcelona will plant 1,839 trees by the end of the year and will restore 80% of the trees affected by drought

The drought that struck Catalonia punished Barcelona’s greenness. In total, 7500 city trees They were impressed, and the city council resumed tree planting after a drought-triggered strike in the fall of last year.

It has since been cultivated 4,375 new trees with a goal of reaching 7,500 new trees in spring 2026 Planting work, which has already begun this fall, will allow 1,839 trees to be replaced until the end of the year, reaching 6,214 units.

First Deputy Mayor, Laya BonnetHe explained on Monday that with the new trees that will be planted until the end of the year, “80% of the trees affected by the drought will be restored.”

The lieutenant has highlighted The importance of green spaces in the city for Barcelona residentsAs well as to combat pollution and shade generation in the city.

So far, more than I lost half the bushesWhich means 4.3 hectares of grass restored by the end of the year.

Planting work is expected this fall Replacement procedures in all regions The city between the months of October and December. The majority will be implemented in the Horta-Guinardo area (304), followed by Nou-Paris (216) and Sarre-Saint-Gervasi (209).