The planting of the 11th SIGAUS Forest was completed recently. A green space that occupies 3.2 hectares and will be home to 1,000 ash trees (Fraxinus angustifolia) that have contributed to regenerating the mass of ash trees in Vega Sur de la Fresnera (Monte Sur, Boadilla). This area is widely used by the residents of Boadilla due to its value as a multi-purpose forest, perfect for outdoor leisure and sporting activities.

In addition, the forest is a high-impact environmental action, as the mass of ash trees in the area includes very old specimens with no young trees to replace them. Therefore, these 1,000 new trees, provided by SIGAUS, will contribute to preserving the natural mass of ash trees, and to the diversification and improvement of the vegetation cover in this area.

“We are delighted to add 1,000 new trees to our ‘SIGAUS Forests’ reforestation project. Vega Sur de la Fresnera is a unique enclave for its environmental, social and cultural value. This forest will help raise public awareness of the importance of ash woodlands, and help clean up our atmosphere”, said the General Director of SIGAUS.

The forest has panels informing residents of the characteristics of the species planted and the benefits it brings to the environment. Each tree will absorb up to 90 kg of CO₂ in its first 20 years, according to data from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.