Adeje Town Hall has trained and employed ten people through the ‘Adeje Productive Forest: Development of Phase II and General Maintenance of Phase I,’ project, an initiative that has established Adeje Central Park as the only public, productive, 'food' forest in the Canary Islands.
This innovative project reflects a diverse ecosystem that mimics a natural forest, combining different types of plant species to foster biodiversity and the production of food and raw materials.
The councillor for Economic Activity Promotion and Employment, Mercedes Vargas Delgado, underlined the importance of the initiative for Adeje, as the productive forest not only provides training and employment “but also reinforces our commitment to the environment.” She stated that this project makes Adeje “a benchmark in sustainability and biodiversity, benefiting the entire community.”
Meanwhile, the councillor for Economic Development and Employment, Alberto Álvarez Jiménez, highlighted the employment opportunities generated, saying the project was vital as a training ground for those seeking work in Adeje, offering them the chance to learn new skills while contributing to the well-being of the municipality. He noted that this investment “not only improves our surroundings but also creates new opportunities for those seeking employment.”
The three-month project has helped consolidate a green area of more than 32,000 square metres, which, once completed, will house 25,000 plant species. Participants have gained hands-on experience in gardening and green space maintenance.
During the project, the trainees carried out various tasks, including soil preparation, installation and repair of irrigation systems, planting fruit trees and vegetables, pruning and clearing vegetation, placing supports, and designing and digging water retention trenches.
The project involved a total investment of €97,018.57, of which €50,238.22 was provided by Adeje Town Hall, with an additional €46,780.35 funded through a grant from the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy, via the State Public Employment Service (SEPE).
