“Plant Your Town” reforestation program promoted in Santo Domingo Oeste
The Special Fund for Agricultural Development (FEDA) and the Santo Domingo Oeste City Council have joined forces to launch the “Siembra tu Pueblo” (Plant Your Town) initiative. This environmental project has as its main goal the planting of 10,000 trees in 12 sectors of the municipality, seeking to transform the urban environment through the recovery of green areas, the reduction of pollution levels, and the optimization of public spaces.
The initial phase of this plan began with the formal delivery of 2,000 plants by the FEDA, marking the start of a strategy that will gradually incorporate the remaining 8,000 units to complete the established goal. The inaugural event took place on the central median of the 27 de Febrero Avenue extension, a strategic point in front of Plaza Bohemia, and was attended by the executive director of the FEDA, Hecmilio Galván, along with Mayor Francisco Peña, as well as community leaders and institutional representatives.
Commitment to the environment and social development
During the launch, Hecmilio Galván emphasized that the initiative is part of a national effort to promote reforestation, underscoring that environmental protection is a fundamental pillar for the development of communities.
Today we begin this reforestation day, which is being carried out throughout the country with the goal of planting trees in green areas to reduce pollution and beautify the environment, which allows for social development.
Hecmilio Galván, Executive Director of FEDA
For his part, Mayor Francisco Peña valued the support received from the Executive Branch and the FEDA, highlighting that these actions seek to offer a more pleasant and healthy environment for citizens during the Christmas season and on a permanent basis.
Scope and beneficiary sectors
The program is designed to directly impact 12 sectors of the municipality, promoting the active participation of residents in the care of their common areas. The selected zones include:
- Bayona
- Las Caobas
- Los Olivos
- La Canela
- Engombe
- Hato Nuevo
- Caballona
- Manoguayabo
- San Miguel
- El Abanico de Herrera
- La Altagracia de Herrera
- El Palmar de Herrera
To ensure the sustainability of the project, species such as mara, penda, and jacaranda have been selected, which adapt to local conditions. With this alliance, municipal and national authorities are committed to creating urban lungs that guarantee a more sustainable and livable future for all residents of Santo Domingo Oeste.
