The Town Hall of Telde has planted 5,749 plant specimens between January and June 2026, as part of its urban landscape recovery plan. The initiative aims to improve aesthetics, biodiversity, and mitigate temperatures.
The Parks and Gardens department of Telde, led by Juan Francisco Artiles, has announced the balance of its urban recovery and gardening plan for the first half of 2026. In these six months, the municipality has incorporated a total of 5,749 new plant specimens, distributed among trees, shrubs, flowering plants, and palms.
The bulk of the plantings consists of flowering plants and ground covers, with 4,470 units, including 4,000 Osteospermums, a highly resilient species. The shrubs total 1,170 units, with varieties such as roses (395), hibiscus (100), and Schefflera Golden Capella (125). Additionally, 98 trees of species such as Ficus Macrophylla, Delonix Regia, Metrosideros Excelsa, and Brachychiton have been planted, along with 11 ornamental palms.
The work has focused on strategic points in the municipality, such as the Roque Roundabout, the Ikea road, Avenida Plácido Fleitas, and the park of the Thousand Palms in the Jinámar Valley. Actions have also been carried out in the 1000 Palms Park, El Cubillo-Town Hall, and the Neighbourhood Association of La Gavia.
Beyond the aesthetic impact, the plan aims to contribute to environmental sustainability. The new trees and shrubs will act as natural carbon sinks and improve rainwater filtration, aligning Telde with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative also seeks to mitigate urban temperatures, a key objective on an island like Gran Canaria.
Councillor Juan Francisco Artiles has highlighted the importance of citizen collaboration to maintain and preserve the new plantings. The urban recovery plan will continue with strict annual planning, aiming to further improve the landscape and quality of life for Telde residents.
These types of actions are part of a growing trend among Canary Islands municipalities to recover green spaces and promote urban biodiversity. In Telde, the commitment to native species and those adapted to the local climate aims to ensure the survival of plants with low water consumption.
Residents can already observe changes in roundabouts and parks, where the new flowers and shrubs provide a renewed vibrancy. The Town Hall reminds everyone that caring for these spaces is a shared responsibility and asks for respect for the new plantings.
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