A green corridor on avenue Pierre de Coubertin
Initiated on November 4th, the creation of a new green corridor on avenue Pierre de Coubertin continues.
On this major axis linking the Grand Jardin to the beaches, more than 700 plants will be planted – 51 trees with high cooling potential, 189 shrubs, and 542 perennials. Asphalted areas are giving way to natural soils, open ground, or stabilized ground. Thus, 60% of the spaces are depaved. To secure soft mobility, a shared path for pedestrians and cycles is taking shape. The completion of the works is scheduled for March 15th. "This green corridor completes the developments carried out in the plaine du Batailler. It is important to design pleasant, tree-lined walks suitable for people with reduced mobility to encourage soft mobility," specifies Gil Bernardi, with satisfaction. In town, residents and visitors alike are increasingly using the seafront planted promenade, the green corridors of avenue du président Auriol and the eco-district, the soft path at the entrance to the town, or the l’Anglade and Cavalière walks.
MONITORING AND CONTROL OF THE PINE TORTOISE SCALE
The pine tortoise scale, Toumeyella parvicornis, causes significant damage to stone pines and maritime pines.
Discovered in 2021 in several Var municipalities, this scale insect was observed in town by FREDON as part of the monitoring organized by the regional prefecture. In order to stop the spread of this pest, several measures apply in the municipality. Thus, nursery owners, landscapers, garden centers, and other plant producers or sellers must report trees intended for planting that are suspected of being contaminated so that they can be pruned or destroyed after confirmation of the presence of the pine tortoise scale. Branches and trunks resulting from the pruning and felling of contaminated trees must not leave the perimeter of the demarcated zone. Pines intended for planting, grown in a demarcated zone, cannot be sold outside this zone without an authorization issued after an official inspection. Furthermore, individuals and owners of pines are recommended to report trees showing signs of attack to professionals, namely the reddening of needles but also the presence of sooty mold, a black coloration of the needles due to insect excretions. Depending on their condition and size, these trees may be subject to a backshore treatment or pruning at the owner's expense.
FREDON: Regional Federation for Defense Against Harmful Organisms.
*FREDON: Regional Federation for Defense Against Harmful Organisms.