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Unconventional tree - Shell

  • 1 September 17, 2018 - The planting place before the trees were planted

    1 20180917 The planting place before the trees were planted

  • 2 September 17, 2018 - Checking where the trees need to be planted and measuring how many boxes can fit next to each other

    2 20180917 Checking where the trees need to be planted and measuring how many boxes can fit next to each other

  • 3 September 17, 2018 - Measuring where the trees need to be planted

    3 20180917 Measuring where the trees need to be planted

  • 4 September 17, 2018 - Digging the first planting holes

    4 20180917 Digging the first planting holes

  • 5 September 17, 2018 - The Growboxx plant cocoon in the background will be used to measure the planting hole

    5 20180917 The Growboxx plant cocoon in the background will be used to measure the planting hole

  • 6 September 17, 2018 - The trees of this project have been planted in Neuquén, Argentina

    6 20180917 The trees of this project have been planted in Neuque n Argentina

  • 7 September 17, 2018 - There will be around 1 or 2 meters space between the trees

    7 20180917 There will be around 1 or 2 meters space between the trees

  • 8 September 17, 2018 - Checking how deep the sapling and the box need to be

    8 20180917 Checking how deep the sapling and the box need to be

  • 9 September 17, 2018 - We are almost ready with digging the holes

    9 20180917 We are almost ready with digging the holes

  • 10 September 17, 2018 - This is how the planting hole looks like, there is a deeper part for the sapling in the middle

    10 20180917 This is how the planting hole looks like there is a deeper part for the sapling in the middle

  • 11 September 17, 2018 - Around 20 to 40 liters of water is needed to create a capillary column in the soil

    11 20180917 Around 20 to 40 liters of water is needed to create a capillary column in the soil

  • 12 September 17, 2018 - Filling the planting holes with water - around 20 to 40 liters per planting hole

    12 20180917 Filling the planting holes with water around 20 to 40 liters per planting hole

  • 13 September 17, 2018 - Planting hole filled with water - we need to wait 24 hours before we can start planting

    13 20180917 Planting hole filled with water we need to wait 24 hours before we can start planting

  • 14 September 17, 2018 - After digging the planting holes and adding 30 liters of water, we need to wait 24 hours for the water to create a capillary column

    14 20180917 After digging the planting holes and adding 30 liters of water we need to wait 24 hours for the water to create a capillary column

  • 15 September 17, 2018 - Preparation of planting various tree species eg; Schinus Polygamus, Eleangnus angustifolia, Eucalyptus spp, Ulmus pumila and Robinia pseudoacacia

    15 20180917 Preparation of planting various tree species eg Schinus Polygamus Eleangnus angustifolia Eucalyptus spp Ulmus pumila and Robinia pseudoacacia

  • 16 September 17, 2018 - This is a native Zampa (Atriplex spp)

    16 20180917 This is a native Zampa Atriplex spp

  • 17 September 17, 2018 - Ready to plant some trees! We are first going to plant Eucalypus, Pepper trees (Schinus polygamus) and olive trees (Eleagnus angustifolia)

    17 20180917 Ready to plant some trees We are first going to plant Eucalypus Pepper trees Schinus polygamus and olive trees Eleagnus angustifolia

  • 18 September 17, 2018 - The first tree has been planted. Around the base of the sapling an anti-evaporation cover has been placed to prevent evaporation through the planting hole of the box

    18 20180917 The first tree has been planted. Around the base of the sapling an anti evaporation cover has been placed to prevent evaporation through the planting hole of the box

  • 19 September 17, 2018 - Cutting the roots of the sapling because they have been growing horizontally instead of vertically

    19 20180917 Cutting the roots of the sapling because they have been growing horizontally instead of vertically

  • 20 September 17, 2018 - Placing the anti-evaporation cover around the base of the sapling

    20 20180917 Placing the anti evaporation cover around the base of the sapling

  • 21 September 17, 2018 - Adding soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support

    21 20180917 Adding soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support

  • 22 September 17, 2018 - Adding more soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support

    22 20180917 Adding more soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support

  • 23 September 17, 2018 - Ing. Federico Boggio (Halkis), is cutting the lower parts of the roots to 'reset' them - the roots will grow vertically instead of horizontally

    23 20180917 Ing. Federico Boggio Halkis is cutting the lower parts of the roots to reset them the roots will grow vertically instead of horizontally

  • 24 September 17, 2018 - A native Zampa that has been planted is waiting for its water - the boxes will be filled with water in the end

    24 20180917 A native Zampa that has been planted is waiting for its water the boxes will be filled with water in the end

  • 25 September 17, 2018 - The biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon will create a good micro climate for the growth of the tree

    25 20180917 The biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon will create a good micro climate for the growth of the tree

  • 26 September 17, 2018 - Enrique Brian, director of the Institutional Relations of Shell and leader of the program

    26 20180917 Enrique Brian director of the Institutional Relations of Shell and leader of the program

  • 27 September 17, 2018 - The tree architects of this program; Diego Garrido, Federico Boggio (Halkis) and Enrique Brian (Shell)

    27 20180917 The tree architects of this program Diego Garrido Federico Boggio Halkis and Enrique Brian Shell

  • 28 September 17, 2018 - Enrique Brain is planting a sapling (Zampas) in the planting hole

    28 20180917 Enrique Brain is planting a sapling Zampas in the planting hole

  • 29 September 17, 2018 - It is very important to use the anti-evaporation cover

    29 20180917 It is very important to use the anti evaporation cover

  • 30 September 17, 2018 - Placing the Growboxx plant cocoon around the just planted sapling

    30 20180917 Placing the Growboxx plant cocoon around the just planted sapling

  • 30b September 17, 2018 - Checking the box is placed correctly and if the sides can be filled with soil

    30b 20180917 Checking the box is placed correctly and if the sides can be filled with soil

  • 31 September 17, 2018 - On the right side with the white helmet, Ing. Claudio Lijalad (from Goatec - Groasis) is helping with the plantation

    31 20180917 On the right side with the white helmet Ing. Claudio Lijalad from Goatec Groasis is helping with the plantation

  • 32 September 17, 2018 - The team is working under the supervision of Ing. Claudio Lijalad (from Groatec - Groasis)

    32 20180917 The team is working under the supervision of Ing. Claudio Lijalad from Groatec Groasis

  • 33 September 17, 2018 - The driver who delivered all the boxes was so enthousiastic that he helped with the plantation. Thank you Marcelo!

    33 20180917 The driver who delivered all the boxes was so enthousiastic that he helped with the plantation. Thank you Marcelo

  • 34 September 17, 2018 - A Zampa (Artiplex) planted in the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon

    34 20180917 A Zampa Artiplex planted in the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon

  • 35 September 17, 2018 - Checking the sapling and the box. A special thanks to Ariel and José

    35 20180917 Checking the sapling and the box. A special thanks to Ariel and Jose

  • 36 September 17, 2018 - The first boxes and saplings in a row have been planted

    36 20180917 The first boxes and saplings in a row have been planted

  • 37 September 17, 2018 - A zampa that will be protected by the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon

    37 20180917 A zampa that will be protected by the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon

  • 38 September 17, 2018 - Diego Garrido, from Hakis, is planting a sapling in the prepared planting hole

    38 20180917 Diego Garrido from Hakis is planting a sapling in the prepared planting hole

  • 39 September 17, 2018 - After planting the saplings, it is time to fill the first ones with 17,5 liters of water

    39 20180917 After planting the saplings it is time to fill the first ones with 17 5 liters of water

  • 40 September 17, 2018 - Through the special siphon, it is easy to fill the box

    40 20180917 Through the special siphon it is easy to fill the box

  • 41 September 17, 2018 - Checking how much water is already in the box

    41 20180917 Checking how much water is already in the box

  • 42 September 17, 2018 - Enrique Brian from Shell is very happy with the results so far

    42 20180917 Enrique Brian from Shell is very happy with the results so far

  • 43 September 17, 2018 - Enrique Brian (Shell), together with Federico Boggio (Hakis) are working together and happy with the planted saplings

    43 20180917 Enrique Brian Shell together with Federico Boggio Hakis are working together and happy with the planted saplings

  • 44 September 17, 2018 - After filling the Growboxx plant cocoon with water, a little bit of soil is placed on top of the box to ensure it blends in with the environment

    44 20180917 After filling the Growboxx plant cocoon with water a little bit of soil is placed on top of the box to ensure it blends in with the environment

  • 45 September 17, 2018 - In the middle of the box, 4 liters of water is added to support the plant a little bit more

    45 20180917 In the middle of the box 4 liters of water is added to support the plant a little bit more

  • 46 September 17, 2018 - The plant plugs in the lid are filled with soil to prevent evaporation

    46 20180917 The plant plugs in the lid are filled with soil to prevent evaporation

  • 47 September 17, 2018 - This is an Olive tree (Eleagnus angustofolia)

    47 20180917 This is an Olive tree Eleagnus angustofolia

  • 48 September 17, 2018 - This is a eucapyptus tree - we've cut the elaves to prevent further evaporation

    48 20180917 This is a eucapyptus tree we ve cut the elaves to prevent further evaporation

  • 49 September 17, 2018 - This is olive tree - the white ball in the corner of the Growboxx plant cocoon closes the siphon (which is used for an extra refill)

    49 20180917 This is olive tree the white ball in the corner of the Growboxx plant cocoon closes the siphon which is used for an extra refill

  • 50 September 17, 2018 - Cutting the leaves prevent further evaporation

    50 20180917 Cutting the leaves prevent further evaporation

  • 51 September 17, 2018 - some of the trees have already two branches

    51 20180917 some of the trees have already two branches

  • 52 September 17, 2018 - details of the Growboxx plant cocoon

    52 20180917

  • 53 October, 2018 - Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nuequén, Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018

    53 20180917 Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nueque n Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018

  • 54 October, 2018 - Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nuequén, Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018

    54 20180917 Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nueque n Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018

  • 55 October, 2018 - Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nuequén, Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018

    55 20180917 Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nueque n Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018

  • 56 October 10, 2018 - Three weeks after planting and a 100% survival rate

    56 20181009 Three weeks after planting and a 100 survival rate

  • 57 October 10, 2018 - The plants did not receive additional watering

    57 20181009 The plants did not receive additional watering

  • 58 October 10, 2018 - The growth is amazing and the plants are developing many green leaves

    58 20181009 The growth is amazing and the plants are developing many green leaves

  • 59 October 10, 2018 - The stones do not impede the growth of the sapling

    59 20181009 The stones do not impede the growth of the sapling

  • 60 October 10, 2018 - The plants look great and the clay ball (white ball at the corner of the box) is working and no water is evaporating

    60 20181009 The plants look great and the clay ball white ball at the corner of the box is working and no water is evaporating

  • 61 October 10, 2018 - As you can see around the box, the soil is cracking and drying in the sunlight

    61 20181009 As you can see around the box the soil is cracking and drying in the sunlight
1 20180917 The planting place before the trees were planted

1 September 17, 2018 - The planting place before the trees were planted
2 20180917 Checking where the trees need to be planted and measuring how many boxes can fit next to each other

2 September 17, 2018 - Checking where the trees need to be planted and measuring how many boxes can fit next to each other
3 20180917 Measuring where the trees need to be planted

3 September 17, 2018 - Measuring where the trees need to be planted
4 20180917 Digging the first planting holes

4 September 17, 2018 - Digging the first planting holes
5 20180917 The Growboxx plant cocoon in the background will be used to measure the planting hole

5 September 17, 2018 - The Growboxx plant cocoon in the background will be used to measure the planting hole
6 20180917 The trees of this project have been planted in Neuque n Argentina

6 September 17, 2018 - The trees of this project have been planted in Neuquén, Argentina
7 20180917 There will be around 1 or 2 meters space between the trees

7 September 17, 2018 - There will be around 1 or 2 meters space between the trees
8 20180917 Checking how deep the sapling and the box need to be

8 September 17, 2018 - Checking how deep the sapling and the box need to be
9 20180917 We are almost ready with digging the holes

9 September 17, 2018 - We are almost ready with digging the holes
10 20180917 This is how the planting hole looks like there is a deeper part for the sapling in the middle

10 September 17, 2018 - This is how the planting hole looks like, there is a deeper part for the sapling in the middle
11 20180917 Around 20 to 40 liters of water is needed to create a capillary column in the soil

11 September 17, 2018 - Around 20 to 40 liters of water is needed to create a capillary column in the soil
12 20180917 Filling the planting holes with water around 20 to 40 liters per planting hole

12 September 17, 2018 - Filling the planting holes with water - around 20 to 40 liters per planting hole
13 20180917 Planting hole filled with water we need to wait 24 hours before we can start planting

13 September 17, 2018 - Planting hole filled with water - we need to wait 24 hours before we can start planting
14 20180917 After digging the planting holes and adding 30 liters of water we need to wait 24 hours for the water to create a capillary column

14 September 17, 2018 - After digging the planting holes and adding 30 liters of water, we need to wait 24 hours for the water to create a capillary column
15 20180917 Preparation of planting various tree species eg Schinus Polygamus Eleangnus angustifolia Eucalyptus spp Ulmus pumila and Robinia pseudoacacia

15 September 17, 2018 - Preparation of planting various tree species eg; Schinus Polygamus, Eleangnus angustifolia, Eucalyptus spp, Ulmus pumila and Robinia pseudoacacia
16 20180917 This is a native Zampa Atriplex spp

16 September 17, 2018 - This is a native Zampa (Atriplex spp)
17 20180917 Ready to plant some trees We are first going to plant Eucalypus Pepper trees Schinus polygamus and olive trees Eleagnus angustifolia

17 September 17, 2018 - Ready to plant some trees! We are first going to plant Eucalypus, Pepper trees (Schinus polygamus) and olive trees (Eleagnus angustifolia)
18 20180917 The first tree has been planted. Around the base of the sapling an anti evaporation cover has been placed to prevent evaporation through the planting hole of the box

18 September 17, 2018 - The first tree has been planted. Around the base of the sapling an anti-evaporation cover has been placed to prevent evaporation through the planting hole of the box
19 20180917 Cutting the roots of the sapling because they have been growing horizontally instead of vertically

19 September 17, 2018 - Cutting the roots of the sapling because they have been growing horizontally instead of vertically
20 20180917 Placing the anti evaporation cover around the base of the sapling

20 September 17, 2018 - Placing the anti-evaporation cover around the base of the sapling
21 20180917 Adding soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support

21 September 17, 2018 - Adding soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support
22 20180917 Adding more soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support

22 September 17, 2018 - Adding more soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support
23 20180917 Ing. Federico Boggio Halkis is cutting the lower parts of the roots to reset them the roots will grow vertically instead of horizontally

23 September 17, 2018 - Ing. Federico Boggio (Halkis), is cutting the lower parts of the roots to 'reset' them - the roots will grow vertically instead of horizontally
24 20180917 A native Zampa that has been planted is waiting for its water the boxes will be filled with water in the end

24 September 17, 2018 - A native Zampa that has been planted is waiting for its water - the boxes will be filled with water in the end
25 20180917 The biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon will create a good micro climate for the growth of the tree

25 September 17, 2018 - The biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon will create a good micro climate for the growth of the tree
26 20180917 Enrique Brian director of the Institutional Relations of Shell and leader of the program

26 September 17, 2018 - Enrique Brian, director of the Institutional Relations of Shell and leader of the program
27 20180917 The tree architects of this program Diego Garrido Federico Boggio Halkis and Enrique Brian Shell

27 September 17, 2018 - The tree architects of this program; Diego Garrido, Federico Boggio (Halkis) and Enrique Brian (Shell)
28 20180917 Enrique Brain is planting a sapling Zampas in the planting hole

28 September 17, 2018 - Enrique Brain is planting a sapling (Zampas) in the planting hole
29 20180917 It is very important to use the anti evaporation cover

29 September 17, 2018 - It is very important to use the anti-evaporation cover
30 20180917 Placing the Growboxx plant cocoon around the just planted sapling

30 September 17, 2018 - Placing the Growboxx plant cocoon around the just planted sapling
30b 20180917 Checking the box is placed correctly and if the sides can be filled with soil

30b September 17, 2018 - Checking the box is placed correctly and if the sides can be filled with soil
31 20180917 On the right side with the white helmet Ing. Claudio Lijalad from Goatec Groasis is helping with the plantation

31 September 17, 2018 - On the right side with the white helmet, Ing. Claudio Lijalad (from Goatec - Groasis) is helping with the plantation
32 20180917 The team is working under the supervision of Ing. Claudio Lijalad from Groatec Groasis

32 September 17, 2018 - The team is working under the supervision of Ing. Claudio Lijalad (from Groatec - Groasis)
33 20180917 The driver who delivered all the boxes was so enthousiastic that he helped with the plantation. Thank you Marcelo

33 September 17, 2018 - The driver who delivered all the boxes was so enthousiastic that he helped with the plantation. Thank you Marcelo!
34 20180917 A Zampa Artiplex planted in the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon

34 September 17, 2018 - A Zampa (Artiplex) planted in the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon
35 20180917 Checking the sapling and the box. A special thanks to Ariel and Jose

35 September 17, 2018 - Checking the sapling and the box. A special thanks to Ariel and José
36 20180917 The first boxes and saplings in a row have been planted

36 September 17, 2018 - The first boxes and saplings in a row have been planted
37 20180917 A zampa that will be protected by the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon

37 September 17, 2018 - A zampa that will be protected by the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon
38 20180917 Diego Garrido from Hakis is planting a sapling in the prepared planting hole

38 September 17, 2018 - Diego Garrido, from Hakis, is planting a sapling in the prepared planting hole
39 20180917 After planting the saplings it is time to fill the first ones with 17 5 liters of water

39 September 17, 2018 - After planting the saplings, it is time to fill the first ones with 17,5 liters of water
40 20180917 Through the special siphon it is easy to fill the box

40 September 17, 2018 - Through the special siphon, it is easy to fill the box
41 20180917 Checking how much water is already in the box

41 September 17, 2018 - Checking how much water is already in the box
42 20180917 Enrique Brian from Shell is very happy with the results so far

42 September 17, 2018 - Enrique Brian from Shell is very happy with the results so far
43 20180917 Enrique Brian Shell together with Federico Boggio Hakis are working together and happy with the planted saplings

43 September 17, 2018 - Enrique Brian (Shell), together with Federico Boggio (Hakis) are working together and happy with the planted saplings
44 20180917 After filling the Growboxx plant cocoon with water a little bit of soil is placed on top of the box to ensure it blends in with the environment

44 September 17, 2018 - After filling the Growboxx plant cocoon with water, a little bit of soil is placed on top of the box to ensure it blends in with the environment
45 20180917 In the middle of the box 4 liters of water is added to support the plant a little bit more

45 September 17, 2018 - In the middle of the box, 4 liters of water is added to support the plant a little bit more
46 20180917 The plant plugs in the lid are filled with soil to prevent evaporation

46 September 17, 2018 - The plant plugs in the lid are filled with soil to prevent evaporation
47 20180917 This is an Olive tree Eleagnus angustofolia

47 September 17, 2018 - This is an Olive tree (Eleagnus angustofolia)
48 20180917 This is a eucapyptus tree we ve cut the elaves to prevent further evaporation

48 September 17, 2018 - This is a eucapyptus tree - we've cut the elaves to prevent further evaporation
49 20180917 This is olive tree the white ball in the corner of the Growboxx plant cocoon closes the siphon which is used for an extra refill

49 September 17, 2018 - This is olive tree - the white ball in the corner of the Growboxx plant cocoon closes the siphon (which is used for an extra refill)
50 20180917 Cutting the leaves prevent further evaporation

50 September 17, 2018 - Cutting the leaves prevent further evaporation
51 20180917 some of the trees have already two branches

51 September 17, 2018 - some of the trees have already two branches
52 20180917

52 September 17, 2018 - details of the Growboxx plant cocoon
53 20180917 Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nueque n Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018

53 October, 2018 - Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nuequén, Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018
54 20180917 Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nueque n Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018

54 October, 2018 - Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nuequén, Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018
55 20180917 Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nueque n Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018

55 October, 2018 - Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nuequén, Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018
56 20181009 Three weeks after planting and a 100 survival rate

56 October 10, 2018 - Three weeks after planting and a 100% survival rate
57 20181009 The plants did not receive additional watering

57 October 10, 2018 - The plants did not receive additional watering
58 20181009 The growth is amazing and the plants are developing many green leaves

58 October 10, 2018 - The growth is amazing and the plants are developing many green leaves
59 20181009 The stones do not impede the growth of the sapling

59 October 10, 2018 - The stones do not impede the growth of the sapling
60 20181009 The plants look great and the clay ball white ball at the corner of the box is working and no water is evaporating

60 October 10, 2018 - The plants look great and the clay ball (white ball at the corner of the box) is working and no water is evaporating
61 20181009 As you can see around the box the soil is cracking and drying in the sunlight

61 October 10, 2018 - As you can see around the box, the soil is cracking and drying in the sunlight
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    • 1 20180917 The planting place before the trees were planted
    • 2 20180917 Checking where the trees need to be planted and measuring how many boxes can fit next to each other
    • 3 20180917 Measuring where the trees need to be planted
    • 4 20180917 Digging the first planting holes
    • 5 20180917 The Growboxx plant cocoon in the background will be used to measure the planting hole
    • 6 20180917 The trees of this project have been planted in Neuque n Argentina
    • 7 20180917 There will be around 1 or 2 meters space between the trees
    • 8 20180917 Checking how deep the sapling and the box need to be
    • 9 20180917 We are almost ready with digging the holes
    • 10 20180917 This is how the planting hole looks like there is a deeper part for the sapling in the middle
    • 11 20180917 Around 20 to 40 liters of water is needed to create a capillary column in the soil
    • 12 20180917 Filling the planting holes with water around 20 to 40 liters per planting hole
    • 13 20180917 Planting hole filled with water we need to wait 24 hours before we can start planting
    • 14 20180917 After digging the planting holes and adding 30 liters of water we need to wait 24 hours for the water to create a capillary column
    • 15 20180917 Preparation of planting various tree species eg Schinus Polygamus Eleangnus angustifolia Eucalyptus spp Ulmus pumila and Robinia pseudoacacia
    • 16 20180917 This is a native Zampa Atriplex spp
    • 17 20180917 Ready to plant some trees We are first going to plant Eucalypus Pepper trees Schinus polygamus and olive trees Eleagnus angustifolia
    • 18 20180917 The first tree has been planted. Around the base of the sapling an anti evaporation cover has been placed to prevent evaporation through the planting hole of the box
    • 19 20180917 Cutting the roots of the sapling because they have been growing horizontally instead of vertically
    • 20 20180917 Placing the anti evaporation cover around the base of the sapling
    • 21 20180917 Adding soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support
    • 22 20180917 Adding more soil to the sides of the planted Growboxx plant cocoon for extra support
    • 23 20180917 Ing. Federico Boggio Halkis is cutting the lower parts of the roots to reset them the roots will grow vertically instead of horizontally
    • 24 20180917 A native Zampa that has been planted is waiting for its water the boxes will be filled with water in the end
    • 25 20180917 The biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon will create a good micro climate for the growth of the tree
    • 26 20180917 Enrique Brian director of the Institutional Relations of Shell and leader of the program
    • 27 20180917 The tree architects of this program Diego Garrido Federico Boggio Halkis and Enrique Brian Shell
    • 28 20180917 Enrique Brain is planting a sapling Zampas in the planting hole
    • 29 20180917 It is very important to use the anti evaporation cover
    • 30 20180917 Placing the Growboxx plant cocoon around the just planted sapling
    • 30b 20180917 Checking the box is placed correctly and if the sides can be filled with soil
    • 31 20180917 On the right side with the white helmet Ing. Claudio Lijalad from Goatec Groasis is helping with the plantation
    • 32 20180917 The team is working under the supervision of Ing. Claudio Lijalad from Groatec Groasis
    • 33 20180917 The driver who delivered all the boxes was so enthousiastic that he helped with the plantation. Thank you Marcelo
    • 34 20180917 A Zampa Artiplex planted in the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon
    • 35 20180917 Checking the sapling and the box. A special thanks to Ariel and Jose
    • 36 20180917 The first boxes and saplings in a row have been planted
    • 37 20180917 A zampa that will be protected by the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon
    • 38 20180917 Diego Garrido from Hakis is planting a sapling in the prepared planting hole
    • 39 20180917 After planting the saplings it is time to fill the first ones with 17 5 liters of water
    • 40 20180917 Through the special siphon it is easy to fill the box
    • 41 20180917 Checking how much water is already in the box
    • 42 20180917 Enrique Brian from Shell is very happy with the results so far
    • 43 20180917 Enrique Brian Shell together with Federico Boggio Hakis are working together and happy with the planted saplings
    • 44 20180917 After filling the Growboxx plant cocoon with water a little bit of soil is placed on top of the box to ensure it blends in with the environment
    • 45 20180917 In the middle of the box 4 liters of water is added to support the plant a little bit more
    • 46 20180917 The plant plugs in the lid are filled with soil to prevent evaporation
    • 47 20180917 This is an Olive tree Eleagnus angustofolia
    • 48 20180917 This is a eucapyptus tree we ve cut the elaves to prevent further evaporation
    • 49 20180917 This is olive tree the white ball in the corner of the Growboxx plant cocoon closes the siphon which is used for an extra refill
    • 50 20180917 Cutting the leaves prevent further evaporation
    • 51 20180917 some of the trees have already two branches
    • 52 20180917
    • 53 20180917 Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nueque n Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018
    • 54 20180917 Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nueque n Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018
    • 55 20180917 Shell and the biodegradable Growboxx plant cocoon in Nueque n Argentina on the Oil and Gas expo 2018
    • 56 20181009 Three weeks after planting and a 100 survival rate
    • 57 20181009 The plants did not receive additional watering
    • 58 20181009 The growth is amazing and the plants are developing many green leaves
    • 59 20181009 The stones do not impede the growth of the sapling
    • 60 20181009 The plants look great and the clay ball white ball at the corner of the box is working and no water is evaporating
    • 61 20181009 As you can see around the box the soil is cracking and drying in the sunlight

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