Barcelona protects five new singular trees and raises its protected green heritage to 213

Barcelona protects five new notable trees. The Consell Plenari approves their inclusion in the Catàleg d’arbres d’interès local. The city thus reinforces its commitment to natural heritage and urban biodiversity.

The decision to add five new trees to the Catàleg d’arbres d’interès local has a direct impact on urban life in Barcelona. Each protected specimen represents a further step in defending urban greenery, an increasingly valuable resource in the face of expanding asphalt and climate change.

The Consell Plenari has given the green light to the incorporation of these trees, which will now receive special protection. Their inclusion guarantees that they cannot be felled or removed, ensuring their conservation and development in the best possible conditions, in both public and private spaces.

The selection of specimens falls to the Comissió de Catalogació, which assesses proposals from Parcs i Jardins technicians, organisations and residents. After a review and approval process by the Consell d’Administració de Parcs i Jardins, the final decision rests with the Consell Plenari of the City Council.

To enter the catalogue, trees must stand out because of their species, singularity, aesthetic value, history, age or size. Barcelona currently has 213 listed trees, palms and shrubs, all considered part of the city’s natural heritage.

Protecting these specimens aligns with the objectives of the Pla Clima, which is committed to expanding and preserving urban greenery as a key tool in the face of environmental challenges. Beyond their beauty or history, these trees help improve air quality, biodiversity and Barcelona’s resilience to climate change.

The Catàleg d’arbres d’interès local is much more than a list: it is a living tool that reflects Barcelona’s commitment to its natural environment. Each new inclusion recognises the ecological, historical and social value of the trees that form part of the urban landscape. The public, through their proposals and involvement, plays a fundamental role in protecting this green heritage.

🆕 Barcelona strengthens the protection of its notable trees. The Catàleg d’arbres d’interès local protects valuable specimens in the city — trees, palms and shrubs — because of their singularity, historical value, size or landscape interest; their inclusion is processed following proposals from technicians, residents or organisations and requires municipal approval.