The mayor of Abanilla Ezequiel Alonso held a meeting with the Mayor of Elche, Carlos Gonzalez and two technicians working in the City Hall fight against weevil to know their work to combat the scourge.
As stated by the Mayor Ezequiel Alonso, "These are two historic palm trees threatened by the weevil and any collaboration is little to combat this scourge. The Palm of Abanilla, the most important of the Region of Murcia, is in a critical situation It must be reversed with the effort and involvement of all levels of government. in this regard, he expressed the need for the Palm of Abanilla enjoy greater protection to ensure their survival. "
In pooling it has been decided that the municipalities with a similar situation in its historical palm weevil stricken do a lobbyist to seek funding and support in Madrid or Brussels.
Abanilla Mayor praised the willingness and commitment of the mayor Take, Carlos Gonzalez, to work together.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Abanilla