Yakut forest workers discuss the mysterious blue vines and their adversaries in the region
In the heart of Yakutsk, Siberia, a significant greening project has taken root on Victory Square. Overseen by Yekaterina Pavlov, advisor to the head of Yakutsk on greening, along with Anatoly Grigoryev, director of LLC "ADEM", and landscape architect Victor Nikiforov, the project aims to bring a rare form of greenery to the city - the spruce.
The soil in the new planting sites, previously infertile and untouched for 30 years, has been carefully prepared to provide the best possible environment for the spruces. The spruces, about a meter tall, were bought and are over 10 years old, having been adapted to conditions close to Yakutsk's.
The spruce planting was timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the victory over militaristic Japan. On Victory Square, 15 blue and 18 ordinary spruces have been planted.
A unique feature of this project is the installation of an automatic irrigation system, a first for Yakutsk. Consisting of 14 zones, the system waters the lawn for 15 minutes, twice a day. This, along with the careful preparation of the soil, has allowed for rapid grass growth, which has already emerged on the fifth day.
The spruces, if they grow successfully, should reach over ten meters in height. However, they will need constant care and attention for several years. For the first few years, they will need to be treated like babies, wrapped for the winter to protect them from sunburn. During the winter, they will also be covered with a special material called agrotex to help them survive.
In the summer, the spruces will require regular watering and feeding. The main problem for the spruces and the lawn is not the climate, but people and their pets, particularly dogs. To help mitigate this, the spruces have been planted in various locations around the city, including along the embankment of Roman Dmitriyev, on Pyarkov Street, in the Moscow Garden, and on Ordzhonikidze Square.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) organised the spruce plantings in Yakutsk. Victor Nikiforov, the landscaper involved in the project, has a long history of greening the capital. One of his early successful projects was the spruces at the "Polar Star" hotel, planted 20 years ago.
The care of the lawn and trees requires significant effort, but the team is committed to ensuring the success of this project. The spruces, if they thrive, will not only beautify Yakutsk but also serve as a testament to the city's resilience and dedication to preserving and enhancing its environment.
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