Bioparc commemorates Arbor Day with the participation of a school from Ontinyent and remembers the importance of protecting our forests. The schoolchildren have planted two species of trees as a symbol of their commitment to nature.
Thursday, January 31, 2013. Today, January 31, commemorates the World Tree Day and Bioparc has celebrated it with a very special day. A group of 50 young people from the 3rd year of ESO from the Pureza de María School in Ontinyent, They have been in charge of representing the Valencian schoolchildren and carrying out the main act of planting two trees.
Around 12 noon, the young people were planting in the park 2 species of trees, myopore (Myoporum acuminatum) and the Fake Pepper Shaker (Schinus molle L). The Mioporo is a shrub that can reach 1 to 4,5 m in height. It grows very quickly and remains green all year round, which is why it is also commonly known as Evergreen. For its part, the False Pepper Tree is an evergreen tree that can reach 25m. It has a weeping habit that makes it especially attractive, its leafy crown provides good shade and it is very attractive for its red fruits.
With a radiant sun and a very pleasant temperature, the schoolchildren enjoyed a tour of the entire park and were able to meet EBO, the baby gorilla, and Ramses, the baby giraffe. Also They have participated in a special activity where they have learned one of the modalities of “asexual” reproduction of plants, called regeneration. In this way, the complete plant is reproduced from a small fragment of the plant. All of them have planted their cuttings and have carefully prepared the pots to take them home and be able to contemplate the evolution of the plants. Besides, They expressed their desire to return soon to
Bioparc Valencia to observe the growth of the trees they have planted and, of course, all the animals they have discovered today.
Bioparc reinforces its objective to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment and celebrate this anniversary to remember the importance of protecting wooded surfaces which has been celebrated since 1971; It was initially a recommendation of the World Forestry Congress.
