A fallen historical testimony
Sant Andreu residents have been perplexed after discovering a centenary tree extended to the ground. It is a pine tree, one of the few copies recognized for its ecological importance, which has been an icon of the garden of the Casal de Senior Basque people since 1896.
They cause you of the caiguda
According to sources from the Barcelona City Council, the Pi fell due to a storm that affected the city on Saturday night. Municipal technicians are currently investigating the circumstances that led to this incident. Interestingly, the same space where the tree was located is in the midst of reforms to improve the accessibility of the center.
Works and accessibility
The works, which began in July, include the creation of access ramps to facilitate mobility between the house and its courtyards. This has forced the center to be temporarily closed, with the services transferred to the Pallach building.
The importance of pine pine
According to the municipal catalog, the pine is a symbol of local history, as it has survived in a area of high population density. In 1993, a celebration was organized in honor of the tree, which was officially listed three years later.
An example of resilience
With a head covering 19 meters and a trunk of 2.6 meters in circumference, this pine was an example of resilience in an urban environment. Its seeds, the pine nuts, are known for their edibility, adding an ecological and gastronomic value to their legacy.
Controversy and Denunciation
The municipal group Together for Barcelona has expressed their outrage on social networks, noting that the responsibility is on Mayor Jaume Collboni. Counselor Ximena Gadea has stated that ‘this disaster has no reverse’ and criticized insufficient protection measures for the tree.
Town Hall Reaction
Despite the warnings, the City Council had assured that the tree would not be affected by the works. Municipal sources have confirmed that the pine tree was a protected specimen, with regular reviews, and that its fall was a consequence of extreme weather conditions, which affected several trees in the city.
A past full of life
The Casal de Basconia is known not only for its emblematic tree, but also for its rich story. Originally a summer house was rented by Mr. Miguel Nebot in the late 1920’s, who set up a mannequin business and lived with his numerous family. Until 1965, the production of mannequins was one of the outstanding activities of this space, which now serves as a center for the elderly.
Looking to the future
The fall of this centenary pine opens a debate on the importance of preserving natural heritage in urban environments in transformation. As cities grow, it is essential to find a balance between urban development and the conservation of nature, ensuring that trees like this continue to be alive testimonies in our history and culture.