The first Miyawaki forest in the Algarve grows in the municipality of Silves with 18 plant species native to the region, guaranteeing a balance of biodiversity and less use of water, an increasingly scarce resource.
The Native Forest project, developed by biologist Sonia Soares on a family plot of land in Mesquite, in the Algos district, in the municipality of Silves, was born in March with the planting of 260 plants of 18 species native to the Algarve, which in some cases are common to other parts of the country.
“The forests of Miyawaki are characterized by rapid development, rich in native species, and provide many benefits for both the environment and humans, as well as water capture and absorption,” said Sonia Soares at Lusa, among other benefits. agency.
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Source: CM Jornal
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