Successful public planting at river Francolí

Tarragona. Costa Dorada. March 3rd, 2013. On Saturday, March 2, more than 500 people participated in the planting popular Organised by the Association and the Aurora Foundation Repsol. By registering participants were given gloves, a hat and a vest, and a snack to go take off. As of 11 am, brief speeches were made by Mrs.. Begoña Flores, Deputy Mayor for the Environment of the City of Tarragona, Mr.. James Santos, director of the Association and Mr. Aurora. Joseph Bertrand, head of communications and external relations Repsol industrial complex in Tarragona. A total of 500 shrubs were planted, 6 different species and vegetation typical of a Mediterranean river as the river Francolí. Some of these species are tamarisk, the wild rose and broom. The location of this river area where it is performed during low river Francolí left bank, in the town of Tarragona, between the bridge and the bridge of Santa Tecla in Rome Avenue, opposite the Park Francolí. This proposal seeks to promote volunteerism and environmental recovery of riparian Francolí River as it passes through the city of Tarragona. This stretch of river has a series of natural, which will be enhanced with the recovery of this stretch of forest, increasing the biodiversity. It is also a section of the river close to the city of Tarragona, a very frequented by people looking for a pleasant stroll, play sports or just enjoy nature close to your town. The promoters of the Association are planted and Fundación Repsol Aurora, and have had the support of the City of Tarragona. Aurora Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is the social and professional integration of people affected by mental illness, as well as the support and care of their families. Among the various activities carried out Aurora project execution retrieval river areas. Repsol Foundation is an expression of commitment to social responsibility Repsol and its voluntary commitment to sustainable improvement of society, especially where the company operates. Their actions and projects are organized around the Energy Social and became the link between the needs of the people and the will of the Company. Repsol Foundation Social Energy in its various expressions of the values ​​of commitment and solidarity. Commitment and solidarity with the people, the planet, the disadvantaged, the integration and diversity.

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