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More than 21,800 indigenous trees and shrubs have been planted by Ambjent Malta in 2020.
Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia said that 21,808 trees and shrubs were planted in 2020, more than in 2018 and 2019, when 10,185 and 20,286 were planted respectively.
The trees were planted in areas administered by Ambjent Malta, including Buskett, Fort Madliena, Salina Park, the Kavallerizza in Marsaxlokk, Swatar and l-Aħrax tal-Mellieħa, to improve and restore the country’s natural habitat.
Newly planted trees on Comino. Photo: Environment Ministry
Farrugia said that the government is shifting towards “greener and more sustainable planning”. He noted that the first green walls had been set up, there were more urban greening projects and more incentives for green projects.
21,808 indigenous trees planted in 2020, Ambjent Malta exercise shows
1,522 more indigenous trees and shrubs were planted in 2020 than during the previous year
10 February 2021, 12:48pm
by Jonas Simbeye
10,185 trees were planted in 2018, the ministry said.
Figures were presented following a stocktaking exercise by the environmental project agency Ambjent Malta.
Sites where the trees and shrubs where planted include Buskett, Fort Madliena, Salina Park, the Kavallerizza in Marsaxlokk, Swatar and Aħrax tal-Mellieħa amongst others.
The indigenous species planted are: Strawberry tree, Southern Nettle tree, Carob tree, Judas tree, Dwarf Fan palm, Azarole Italian Cypress, Phoenician Juniper, Bay laurel, White mulberry, Black mulberry, Myrtle, Olive trees, Mock privet, Brutia pine, Hybrid mastic tree, White poplar, Almond, Pomegranate, Wild pear, Holm oak, Mediterranean buckthorn, White willow, Dwarf elder, Spanish broom, African tamarisk, Sandarac, Hoary elm, Laurustinus and Ch