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Two EOG agronomists presented by students of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) studies indicate the need to invest in tree species with high efficiency in CO2 sequestration, as the species Populus nigra.

The study, which was conducted on the basis of urban vegetation in the city of Cartagena, indicates that only the 113 Populus nigra planted in Alameda San Anton -composed in total more than 400 trees of various plant species, some them more efficient than Populus nigra- are hijacking around 1 tonne of CO2, which is an ability to capture the carbon dioxide emitted more than 9,000 vehicles annually.

This species, dissertations added, also provides excellent UV filter and a good noise reduction.

According to the projects that the students have submitted Gallego and José Tomás Hernández Consuelo, and have been rated outstanding, argue that trees in cities can mitigate the adverse effects associated with climate change and pollution activities.

Similarly, the design, selection of species and good management of urban green spaces can help increase the environmental benefits of vegetation.

Both judicious selection of species such as proper maintenance is the key to success to improve environmental quality and comfort of the cities.

The work, led by Professor Jesús Ochoa, also discusses another benefit of vegetation in cities such as microclimate regulation.

In this regard, the study highlights UPCT decreased thermal comfort in the newly renovated Plaza de San Francisco de Cartagena.

This is attributed to the significant decrease in pre-woody vegetation and its remodeling and compared to both previous times when the square had a greater abundance of vegetation like other places in the city where the vegetation is more present and therefore They are more efficient and more livable.

And according to some recent studies cited in the project, "the temperature of a street with trees and vegetation regular size and one without vegetation can range from 2-4 degrees."

Source: UPCT