In the agroecological center of the corporation there are trees that will be sown on this day that contributes to the construction of peace in Colombia and sends an awareness message to all guajiros.

By: Communications Equipment

 

Yesterday ( 12 October), Massive planting day of trees will be held in the 15 Department municipalities, activity organized by the Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira, and called "Sow a tree, sowing life ".

55.000 Species between timber and fruit trees were sown especially in areas where there are social interest housing projects and in highly degraded basins. While the owners of land and inhabitants of these homes committed themselves (Previous Concertation), To guarantee the care of each sown tree.

La iniciativa, It also seeks to reforest these areas with local species that contribute to reducing the effects of climate warming, help improve the landscape of the area and promote awareness in citizenship. Similarly, The strategy seeks to raise awareness among all guajiros about the importance of trees for ecosystems and sustainability in the region.

Among the benefits of this mass sowing are: Soil improvement, protection against water erosion and the regulation of the hydrological cycle, The improvement of air quality, The increase and conservation of biological diversity, the improvement of the quality of life, Community integration, and environmental education and sensitization.

The day was carried out within the framework of the “Corpoguajira closer” strategy and with the determined support of citizens, of all public institutions, members of the public force and relief agencies.

The program began in Riohacha at 7 in the morning in the Los Cardonales neighborhood. In the rest of the municipalities it was carried out at the following points:

MUNICIPALITY	PLACE
Maicao	Altos del Parrantial neighborhood
Fonseca	Villa Hermosa neighborhood
San Juan del Cesar	Altos de la Prosperidad and Cañaveral neighborhood
El Molino	Villa Rosario neighborhood
Villanueva	Villanueva River
The Jagua	San Benito and Vereda Berlin neighborhood
Uribia	Barrio Villa Faustina
Dibulla	INETRAM EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Urumi	Barrios Porvenir and Villa Amparo - Av. Abuchaie
Barrancas	Los Cerezos and Av Park. Cra 7
Manaure	Main square
India	Barrio Casa Duplex
Distracción	Buena Vista corregimiento
Currencitas corregimiento	Digna Rosa neighborhood

 

The corporation extended the invitation, For all guajiros to join this great day for life and the active defense of the environment.