Pájara fells seven invasive palm trees in Solana Matorral due to risk of falling

The Pájara Town Council has removed seven invasive palm trees in the Solana Matorral area following police reports warning of an imminent risk of falling. The Councillor for Parks and Gardens, Alexis Alonso, explained that strong gusts of wind and the narrowing of the trunks posed a danger to people and vehicles.

The Pájara Town Council has proceeded to fell seven palm trees in the Solana Matorral area, a measure adopted after receiving police reports that warned of an imminent risk of falling on people and vehicles. The Councillor for Parks and Gardens, Alexis Alonso, pointed out that strong gusts of wind and the narrowing of the trunks meant that the crowns could bend and break at any moment.

The council has sought to dispel rumours that these palm trees had fallen due to poor condition. The removal was carried out as a precautionary measure, prioritising the safety of the population and visitors. Alonso explained that these are invasive, non-protected species, and that the protected Canary species remains intact in the area.

The Mayor of Pájara, Alejandro Jorge, emphasised that the priority of the governing group has always been to ensure the well-being and protection of the population, and that is why this solution was chosen. “We have studied the situation and prioritised safety, remembering that these palm trees are not classified as protected,” he stated.

The Solana Matorral area is frequented by both residents and tourists, so the decision was made swiftly to avoid any incidents. The Town Council will continue to carry out similar actions in other areas of the municipality if similar risks are detected.

This action is part of the maintenance and care of Pájara's natural spaces, which the council carries out periodically. Local residents have expressed their satisfaction with the speed of the intervention, although some have voiced concerns about the loss of natural shade.

Councillor Alonso has reminded that new native species are being planted in other areas of the municipality to compensate for the removal of dangerous trees. “Our goal is to balance safety with the conservation of the environment,” he concluded.