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Mexico faces tree loss from pests and urban development
Various regions in Mexico are facing challenges regarding urban tree populations due to construction, local management, and biological threats.
In Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, authorities have issued an alert regarding the ‘Brazilian moth’ plague. Gerardo Soto Najar, Director of Public Services, reported that the pest weakens trees, making them prone to falling during high winds. In the Unidad Nacional neighborhood, 18 trees at a local school were recently felled after inspections revealed severe deterioration.
In Los Mochis, Sinaloa, residents of Colonia Burócrata expressed indignation over the removal of trees aged over 40 years. The trees were cut down to facilitate road expansion projects aimed at reducing traffic congestion. While residents support infrastructure improvements, they are calling for reforestation plans and the transplantation of existing species.
In the Plan Libertador neighborhood, residents reported the loss of more than 15 trees on Adolfo López Mateos Avenue. These trees, planted by neighbors over 30 years ago, were removed without what residents consider a clear justification, leading to calls for sanctions and better environmental oversight.
Entities
Ciudad Madero · Gerardo Soto Najar · Los Mochis · Plan Libertador
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eighteen trees were cut down at a school in the Unidad Nacional neighborhood due to severe damage. www.hoytamaulipas.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 15 trees planted by residents over 30 years ago were cut down on Adolfo López Mateos Avenue. ecosderosarito.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brazilian moth plague causes severe damage to trees, reducing their resistance to wind. www.hoytamaulipas.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brazilian moth plague is believed to have arrived in the region through boats. www.hoytamaulipas.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Road expansion work in Los Mochis resulted in the removal of trees that were over 40 years old.