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Christine Moore's avatar

Omg, more fires?!

But it sounds like you’re taking it in stride and have a lot of local support. Plus the excellent advice from Wade!

Sending you lots of love and encouragement!!💖😘

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Elle's avatar

Great blog.. good ideas from Wade on fire and using animals to graze.

Some thoughts while reading.. you prob already know all this but will comment anyway..!

Some research suggests to not replant trees but to let the regrowth and regeneration of trees happen naturally. Its thought to be more successful as long as there are trees nearby to provide seeds and not too many grazing deer to destroy regrowth. Also, leave dead trees standing or laying for biodiversity, as they are important ecosystem for insects, fungi, and therefore birds.

If planting, It’s important to only plant with native trees from the local area. They will be better at supporting the local wildlife (and not introducing invasive species). Maybe worth speaking to a local Portuguese ecologist or to someone from the team at Rewilding Portugal. https://rewilding-portugal.com/who-we-are/.

Good luck w all!

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