After planting, we need to take care of the trees and shrubs, watering them

On the 12th of January, in 4 different locations in the city, namely Vale da Ameixoeira, Vale da Montanha, Monsanto Forest Park, and Corredor Verde, we planted around 20,000 trees and bushes. On the 15th of February, other 200 trees were planted in the parish of Olivais in partnership with the Junta de Freguesia dos Olivais, being then the Lisbon City Council responsible for maintaining the plants on Rua dos Eucaliptos.

It should be noted that 3 of the 4 areas that were selected (V. da Ameixoeira, Vale da Montanha and Monsanto Forest Park - Retention Basin and Rio Seco), coincide with recent parks/corridors, where the structural conditions of the soil are insipid , with low levels of organic matter and low water retention capacity, aggravated in some cases by the steep slopes of the land. Considering these conditions, it is expected that the survival rate will be lower than in areas with more favourable soil conditions. This was explained during the planting actions to the participants.

However, it is necessary to ensure that the survival rate remains as high as possible and, therefore, in addition to other operations, such as replacement of plant supports, protective tubes, trimming, and cut back of dry herbaceous vegetation, we have an ongoing irrigation program, especially during the summer period.

The calendar below shows the watering frequency in the various locations, which usually happens during the morning.

*depending on weather conditions