Municipality of Thessaloniki: Over 700 trees are planted in Sheikh Sou The afforestation works will start in September and include coniferous and broadleaf trees in a ratio of 60-40%. The selection was made with forestry criteria based on the climate of the area, the trees' water needs and the prevention of fire disasters. Broad-leaved species have been selected, which do not contain flammable oils, and in addition, their leaves have a high moisture content, thus contributing to the retardation of any fire. Specifically, 732 trees will be planted, of which 439 pine trees (Pinus pinea), 221 mossy oaks (Quercus pubescens), 36 fraxes (Fraxinus ornus) and 36 cypress trees (Cercis siliquastrum)... Read More: https://www.grtimes.gr/ellada/dimos-thessalonikis-pano-apo-700-dentra-fyteyontai-sto