According to the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF), in total, 110,000 trees and shrubs will be distributed starting this week as part of the Common Forest Project, which has resulted in the planting of 1.5 million plants since 2012.

The 15th edition of the initiative, developed in partnership with Quercus, the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP), and the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, will see the delivery of more than 30 species to 67 entities.

Cork oaks, holm oaks, oaks, ash trees, maritime and stone pines, as well as rosemary and holly are among the species that will be planted in various parts of the country.

“The specimens will be delivered through the four nurseries managed by the ICNF – Amarante, Malcata, Valverde and Monte Gordo – to various entities, including municipalities, schools, and common land managers, thus contributing to the increase of native species in our forests,” the institute stated in a press release.

Entities interested in three types of projects can apply for this project, which involves the provision of seedlings, seeds, tools and technical support: forestry (nature conservation and biodiversity recovery), educational and urban forest parks.

Participation in the Common Forest project is done by submitting applications to obtain the plants, and there is a platform where information can be consulted (florestacomum.org).