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This crushing process, known as 'mulching', provides nutrients and minerals to green spaces, saves water and prevents weeds from coming out
"What we get is that these remains are used for our green spaces as an extra element, thus enhancing the green cycle of nature and betting on the circular economy," notes José Guillén
The Department of Urban Development and Modernization of the Administration, directed by José Guillén, through its Parks and Gardens service, is extending in different green spaces of the municipality the crushing of the reeds extracted from the river after the DANA (Isolated Depression in Levels High) of last September.
In total, approximately 100,000 kilos of crushing have been generated over two to three weeks.
This process of understanding cane is called 'mulching', which consists of crushing creating a mulch, that is, a layer in the upper part of the soil formed by the decomposition of organic materials.
"In this way, what we get is that these remains are used for our green spaces as an extra element, thus enhancing the green cycle of nature," says José Guillén, who has verified how these works are being carried out in the garden from the Alameda del Malecón.
With this work methodology, set in motion by the Ute STV / Actúa, several advantages are obtained, such as saving water, since the remains of cane create a padded layer that retains moisture, which is an improvement for the space where it is deposited
A structural improvement of the soils is also achieved by providing minerals and nutrients that create what is known as 'green manure'.
It prevents the appearance of weeds by serving as a barrier for germination to reach the soil surface and improves the visual appearance of green areas, which are more uniform and aesthetically pleasing to citizens.
The works are carried out with a special machine, known as biotrituradora, that allows in a few seconds to reduce those remains of pruning in the substance that later will be used in the green areas.
In these tasks, which include several gardens distributed by the municipality, approximately six workers work to ensure that the so-called 'green cycle' of nature is maintained daily.
Currently, the remains of crushed are being thrown in the garden of the Alameda del Malecón, the garden of Floridablanca, Santa Isabel, the one of the Four Stones, the Palm Grove of Santiago and Zaraiche and the Silk.
The use of plant remains as organic compost is a common activity for the maintenance of natural spaces to promote the 'green' cycle of nature.
Thus, the remains of pruning of specimens such as mulberry trees or palm trees are used, crushed and incorporated back into the soil, avoiding impoverishment and thus maintaining their nutrients.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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