La Oliva’s PP calls for a conservation plan to halt the decline of the municipality’s palm grove

La Oliva’s palm grove is one of the most distinctive features of the municipality’s landscape. This natural heritage forms part of its identity and, the Popular Party warns, needs greater attention to ensure its preservation. The party is calling on the local government to address the current condition of the area and put in place a plan to ensure it is cared for over the medium and long term.

The Popular Party’s municipal spokesperson, José Vicente Calero Saavedra, believes that maintaining the palm grove should be a priority in the conservation of the municipality’s natural and scenic areas. “The palm grove is much more than a group of palm trees. It is one of the sights that defines La Oliva, a landscape that forms part of our history and is valued by both local residents and visitors. We have a responsibility to look after it and prevent it from deteriorating further,” he said.

The PP says the current situation calls for planned action by La Oliva Town Council—not just occasional interventions, but a programme that identifies the area’s actual conservation needs and provides for ongoing maintenance.

The party is therefore proposing regular technical studies to assess the condition of the palm grove and the health of the trees, identify any shortcomings and determine the steps needed to ensure proper maintenance.

“What we are asking for is action taken in good time. We need to know what condition the palm grove is in, identify any problems early and determine what action is needed. The conservation of our natural heritage cannot depend on its decline becoming increasingly obvious,” Calero said.

The Popular Party also highlights the importance of looking after the landscape in a municipality where tourism is a fundamental part of economic activity. It believes that the condition of natural areas and features that define La Oliva has a direct bearing on the image presented to residents and visitors.

“Corralejo is La Oliva’s economic engine and one of the main gateways for visitors to our municipality. We cannot allow such a representative place to remain in its current condition. The image we project matters too, and looking after our surroundings is an essential part of it,” the PP spokesperson said.

The party insists that protecting the palm grove means more than intervening when visible problems arise. It requires consistent monitoring, maintenance and conservation to preserve this heritage for future generations.

Calero believes that drawing up a technical assessment would be a first step towards identifying what needs to be done and organising an appropriate maintenance programme.

“La Oliva has extraordinary natural heritage that we must know how to preserve. We are not asking for anything exceptional, just responsibility, planning and commitment to one of the landscapes that best represents our municipality. Looking after what we have is also a way of investing in our future,” José Vicente Calero concluded.