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Vina del Mar Garden to Plant 5,000 Trees After Wildfire

1/8/2025

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In the wake of a catastrophic wildfire that ravaged 90% of Chile's Vina del Mar National Botanical Garden and claimed 136 lives, the park is embarking on a hopeful journey of renewal. With plans to plant 5,000 native trees, the garden aims to bolster fire resistance and restore its rich biodiversity, aided by the nourishing rains of 2024.

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In the wake of a catastrophic wildfire that ravaged 90% of Chile's Vina del Mar National Botanical Garden and claimed 136 lives, the park is embarking on a hopeful journey of renewal. With plans to plant 5,000 native trees, the garden aims to bolster fire resistance and restore its rich biodiversity, aided by the nourishing rains of 2024.