One of the essential components of the seaside resort is undoubtedly its numerous palm trees, the variety of which constitutes a wealth with multiple functions, necessary for the balanced development of the city.
However, Mohammedia is experiencing ecological difficulties linked to the threats weighing on the natural environment, which requires a new approach for the protection of palm trees, trees, and green spaces. "The palm trees, about 15,000 in Mohammedia, are an invaluable wealth, particularly for their multiple functions. Alas, some are sick, others have perished, and a portion of those that were moved for the realisation of real estate projects has suffered the same fate in indifference," confides an official at the urban commune. The same sentiment is echoed by Imad, a specialist in environmental issues, scandalised by the state of some palm trees: "we care little about the health of palm trees relegated to the background of urban development. Sick palm trees, others moved, and the most robust are resisting the vagaries of time as best they can."
In Article 31 of the new Constitution, it is stated that the State, public establishments, and territorial collectivities work to mobilise all available means to facilitate citizens' access to conditions allowing them to enjoy the rights to a healthy environment and sustainable development. Hence the need for the city of Mohammedia to preserve its natural and plant wealth by investing more in the protection of its environment. "Imagine Mohammedia without palm trees; today everyone must get involved and assume their responsibilities to preserve all the palm trees and trees," laments a resident of the city.
According to a specialist in the field, the ficus, brachychiton, schinus, citharexylum, phoenix, and washingtonia are all suffering in Mohammedia: "Sanitary analyses of palm trees and trees are necessary, continuous maintenance, adapted pruning, etc., to restore their appeal and their multiple functions." At the urban commune, it is said that the city of Mohammedia is committed to preserving its environment; it has multiplied actions to preserve its plant heritage, but these efforts are hindered by pollution and spectacular urban development.
Responsibility of the communal council
In the thirties, fifty thousand trees were planted in Mohammedia, which gives 87 km of alignments of various species, particularly palm trees. The communal council of Mohammedia should draw inspiration from history and favour the planting of trees to fight against pollution, particularly atmospheric. It is specified in Article 50 of the Communal Charter that the president of the communal council assumes the protection of plantations and plants. It is incumbent upon him for this purpose, within the framework of his attributions, to truly enhance the city's plant heritage to restore its image of yesteryear.
