The Uruguayan department of Paysandú will plant 10,000 trees to reduce the impact of the heat.

The department of Paysandú in Uruguay has announced plans to plant between 10,000 and 12,000 trees within the city. The initiative is designed to create urban green infrastructure aimed at mitigating the impact of high temperatures and reducing local heat levels.

This environmental action forms part of a broader regional strategy designated as the Paysandú plan. The department shares a border with neighboring Argentina, placing the local climate adaptation effort within a broader geographic context.