Miranda do Corvo plans lab to grow native tree species

At Semide's Feira da Árvore, Miranda do Corvo's mayor announced plans for what he called Portugal's first laboratory dedicated to growing native tree species for reforestation, to be privately funded and backed technically by the ICNF. The forestry secretary of state, Rui Ladeira, outlined a 25-year government forestry strategy focused on value creation, resilience, land ownership issues and simplified procedures. The region, which the mayor said produces about 80% of Portugal's citrus, is still recovering from storm Kristin; Miranda do Corvo will receive one of over 200 tractors being distributed nationally to municipalities for forest management and firebreak work.