La Oliva PP calls for plan to protect local palm grove

The Partido Popular in La Oliva has called on the local council to draw up a plan to protect its palm grove. The party says occasional work is not enough.

Its local spokesperson, José Vicente Calero Saavedra, says the grove’s condition is getting worse and it needs more care. He wants a technical assessment of the palms’ health. This would establish what care they need in the medium and long term.

Regular checks and ongoing maintenance

The PP proposes regular technical studies to check the palms’ health and condition. These would help identify problems and the work needed to address them. The party also wants ongoing checks and maintenance, rather than action only when problems become visible.

Calero described the grove as a landscape closely linked to La Oliva’s history and identity. He said both residents and visitors value it. He argued that caring for the grove should be a priority in wider efforts to protect local natural spaces and landscapes.

The party also links landscape conservation to the local tourism economy. Calero highlighted Corralejo’s role as an economic driver and an important gateway for visitors. He argued that the condition of local natural spaces affects La Oliva’s image.

The proposal calls for council action. It is not an announced maintenance programme. The PP says a technical assessment should be the first step in identifying the grove’s needs and organising its long-term care.