We defend the forest that has defended Ovar for a century.
A forest planted by hand to hold back the sea — today threatened by clear-cutting, invasive species and poor management.
Born from those who watched the forest fall — and refused to accept it.
Mais Pinhal emerged when clear-cuts began opening continuous gaps in the dune forest between Esmoriz, Cortegaça and Maceda. We are neighbours, biologists, teachers and families who grew up among these pines — united to demand management that protects the forest instead of consuming it.
Meet the associationDid you know…?
The forest was planted by hand
Sown in the early 20th century to hold back the sand and the sea.
The camarinha lives here
Corema album survives on this coast, with The Camarinha Project.
It is our coastal defence
It anchors the dunes and softens winds, storms and erosion.
There is life among the pines
Birds, amphibians and dune flora depend on this green corridor.
The forest was planted by hand
In the early 20th century, thousands of pines were sown on the dunes to stop the sand and the sea from advancing over the villages.
The camarinha lives here
Corema album, a rare shrub of the Atlantic dunes, still survives on this coast. We work with The Camarinha Project to protect it.
It is our coastal defence
The forest anchors the dunes and softens winds and storms — a natural barrier protecting Esmoriz, Cortegaça and Maceda from erosion.
There is life among the pines
Birds, amphibians and dune flora depend on this green corridor between the lagoon and the sea — many with protected status.
Upcoming events
View allAll events →Invasive species control action
Maceda forest · 09:00 · bring gloves and waterBiodiversity walk
With The Camarinha Project · Cortegaça dunes · 10:00The forest cannot defend itself.
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