A silent emergency is putting Naples' green lung at risk. The red palm weevil, a lethal pest for palm trees, is spreading like wildfire, threatening a priceless landscape. The alarm was raised by regional councilor Maria Muscarà, who denounces the city administration's grave responsibilities.
The case of Piazza degli Artisti: the controversy was sparked by a pruning operation carried out in Piazza degli Artisti, judged by the councilor Muscarà "A veritable massacre." "They didn't follow procedures," thunders the politician, "the palm tree should have been sealed or completely removed. This only encouraged the spread of the parasite."
Muscarà does not mince his words in criticizing the municipal administration, accusing it of "Attila-style management" and "imaginative planning."
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The consequences of this negligence could be devastating. The red palm weevil, if not effectively controlled, can decimate entire palm groves, compromising not only the urban landscape but also biodiversity and air quality.
Faced with this emergency, Councilor Muscarà appeals to the public: "We cannot allow our green heritage to be destroyed. I ask all Neapolitans to be vigilant and report any cases of infestation."
Naples risks losing one of its symbols, the palm trees that adorn its squares and avenues. It's time for the city administration to assume its responsibilities and deploy all necessary resources to address this emergency. Time is running out.
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