MALLORCA TODAY - Palm trees being eliminated in Pollensa

Drastic action by Pollensa town hall to stem the actions of the "picudo rojo" red beetle that has devastated certain palm tree species in Puerto Pollensa and which has now spread to other parts of the island involves the cutting down of 80 palms that had not been affected by the beetle. The move, with the agreement and assistance of the environment ministry, is to be accompanied by orders for owners with palms on private land that are affected to eliminate the trees within ten days of receiving such an order, or face a fine of up to 2,500 euros.