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Montjuïc saves eight century-old plane trees before the Fira works
Eight historic plane trees have been relocated in Montjuïc to save them before the Fira works begin. The move, carried out during their dormant period, aims to ensure their survival. The process is delicate and its success will not be known for years.
The trees, located between the Font Màgica de Montjuïc and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe, have been part of the landscape since the 1929 International Exposition. Their relocation was carried out during the dormant period, the only time of year when a specimen of this size can survive being moved.
The process requires extreme precision. A large clod of earth is extracted with the trunk, the roots are protected with natural fibres and metal structures, and the trees are secured with supports to prevent any movement. For the first few years, they will receive constant watering to help them adapt to their new environment.
Although the plane trees are already showing shoots, experts warn that true recovery can only be confirmed in two to four years. Only then will it be clear whether they have successfully taken root in their new location.
Barcelona is trying to balance renewal and heritage. This kind of intervention shows how urban transformation can coexist with the protection of green spaces, though not without risks and long-term results.