The intervention, motivated by imperative road safety reasons, was carried out after detecting an advanced state of structural deterioration in the candelabra specimens. These posed a risk of their branches detaching onto the roadway, particularly the larger ones.
According to the technical report, the current development of these plants also affected optimal visibility conditions at a continuous traffic intersection. The high volume of traffic at the El Roque roundabout necessitated urgent action to ensure the safety of road users.
The technical assessment confirmed that the internal tissues of the plants had lost their supporting capacity due to issues of overweight and soil moisture saturation. Transplanting was ruled out due to its low viability and high cost, as were artificial support methods due to traffic hazards.
As environmental compensation, a complete landscape renovation of the space will take place. 8 Ficus macrophylla will be planted in the center, a perimeter hedge of Cupressocyparis leylandii will be created, and new flowerbeds with shrubs and colorful plants will be installed.
