Ipês trees are allies of well-being. Campo Grande, known as the most forested capital in Brazil, passed a law aimed at the protection, planting and maintenance of ipês, the city's symbol tree. The measure creates the Municipal Urban Afforestation Program, which brings together actions to expand the presence of the species, preserve green areas and encourage the population's participation in environmental conservation. ✅ Click here to follow the g1MS channel on WhatsApp g1 brought together five important points about the new ipês law. Check it out: Combating heat islands One of the objectives of the new legislation is to improve the city's climate, helping to reduce heat islands and mitigate high temperatures. Ipês contribute to urban afforestation and the creation of shadier areas. Recovery of degraded areas The program foresees actions to recover urban areas that have lost vegetation over time. The proposal is to expand green coverage and improve the city's environmental conditions. Planting and distribution of seedlings To increase the presence of ipês, the city hall will be able to plant, maintain and replant the species in strategic locations. The law also allows partnerships with private companies to expand the production and distribution of seedlings. Population participation The legislation provides for the participation of volunteers in planting and conservation actions for ipês. The activities must be coordinated by the municipal body responsible for afforestation. Limit to guarantee species diversity The law determines that ipês cannot represent more than 15% of the total trees in the municipality. If this percentage is reached, new plantings should prioritize other species native to the Cerrado, to maintain the diversity of urban vegetation. The law is already in force. In addition to planting and conservation actions, the city hall also plans educational campaigns in schools and neighborhoods to encourage environmental preservation. Ipe trees enchant residents of Campo Grande. Sérgio Saturnino/Itamar Silva Watch videos from Mato Grosso do Sul: