Plant production is vital for forest redevelopment in the Azores

The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food emphasized the importance of plant production by forest nurseries for the redevelopment of the Azorean Forest. With 18 nurseries and a capacity to produce five million plants, the Azorean cryptomeria stands out as the most cultivated species, due to its growth adapted to the region.

The increase in the production of endemic species, essential for the recovery of ecosystems and for environmental projects such as LIFE, which are supported by the Forestry Services, was also emphasized.

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