Ovar Dunes Forest Perimeter

The Forest

History

A forest with more than a century of service

The pine forest of the Ovar dunes was planted in the early 20th century to fix the sand, hold back the sea and protect the people of Esmoriz, Cortegaça and Maceda from the wind and from marsh-borne disease.

Since 1920 it has been part of the Partial Forest Regime.

It is both a natural and a historical heritage of the municipality of Ovar.

Early 20th centuryDune pine forest planted to defend the coast and the villages.

2016ICNF approves the Forest Management Plan, allowing felling until 2026.

2018-2022Intensive resin tapping and the first clear-cuts spark public protest.

2022Launch of the petition “Salvem o Perímetro Florestal das Dunas de Ovar!”, which gathered 19,000 signatures.

2023Assembleia da República Resolution No. 19/2023 recommends that the Government protect and enhance the Ovar Dunes Forest Perimeter.

2024Assembleia da República Resolution No. 68/2024 recommends that the Government revise the Forest Management Plan. The new Forest Management Plan (2020-2038) is open for public consultation from 25 November to 14 December.

2025In February the petition “Vamos Salvar a Floresta de Ovar!” is launched. In March the new Forest Management Plan (2020-2038) is approved and +Pinhal is founded.

Management plans

Forest Management Plan for the Ovar Dunes Forest Perimeter (2020-2038)ICNF · 22 Nov 2024 · Not yet digitisedEm consulta pública de 25 de novembro a 14 de dezembro de 2024, aprovado em março de 2025. O plano ainda não está no arquivo; em anexo, o edital da consulta pública.

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