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After the clear-cut in Calatrava: What the felling at Plaça Llorenç Villalonga revealed

What Changes When Shade Trees Disappear from a Mallorca Square?

Without mature trees, a square in Mallorca can feel hotter, less inviting and less comfortable for daily life.

Published: April 22, 2026
After the clear-cut in Calatrava: What the felling at Plaça Llorenç Villalonga revealed

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What happens to a square in Mallorca when large shade trees are removed?

A square can quickly become hotter, more exposed and less comfortable for everyday use. In Palma, the empty space left behind also changed how people used the plaza, with less shade for sitting, walking and meeting.

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