Althenia Sando contributes to the publication of the book El Jardín del Recuerdo

09/07/2025

Althenia Sando has collaborated on the publication of the book El Jardín del Recuerdo: árboles para la eternidad, (The Garden of Remembrance: Trees for Eternity) edited by the Parque Cementerio de Málaga (Parcemasa). The book, co-authored by Ángel Enrique Salvo Tierra, Rafael Guerrero Gómez, Rocío Guerrero del Río, and Pablo Cozano Pérez, highlights the botanical heritage of the recently inaugurated green space of the same name.

“Flora is the very essence of the Garden of Remembrance, and the tree is its central symbol and defining feature. The symbolism associated with each species plays a meaningful role in spaces devoted to remembrance and eternal rest.”

Through these opening lines, the authors describe the role of each species found in the garden and the significance they aimed to give to the overall design.

During the book launch, attended by Enrique Salvo, Director of the University of Málaga’s Chair of Climate Change, Fernando Orellana, President of the Málaga Academy of Sciences, and Penélope Gómez, Málaga City Councillor for Environmental Sustainability, the speakers reflected on some of the key messages conveyed in the book.

“The versatility of the tree as a symbol is undoubtedly the central theme of this garden. Trees form the heart of each individual plot and serve as points of connection and identification with those laid to rest there,” said Salvo Tierra.

A milestone in garden conservation

The Garden of Remembrance itself, located at the San Gabriel Cemetery, presents a unique challenge in terms of conservation, due to the diversity of species it encompasses. Althenia Sando is currently responsible for the upkeep of green spaces, landscaped areas, and trees at the Parque Cementerio de Málaga, which includes the cemeteries of San Gabriel, the Historical Cemetery of San Miguel, San Juan, San Antonio, Olías, and San Rafael.

The publication of this book contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 15: Life on Land, which promotes the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems.

The book is available free of charge at Parcemasa, and can also be consulted at municipal libraries and through the following