Control of invasive species in dune habitats

One of the main constraints to the ecological restoration of dune habitats are invasive exotic species, especially the beach weevil and acacias. The presence of these invasive species puts the resilience of these valuable dune habitats at risk, as well as competing directly with endemic species, some of which are classified as endangered in the Red Book of the Vascular Flora of Portugal. This activity aims to replicate some of the ecological restoration actions of the Zimbral for life project in the municipality of Odemira.

This initiative is promoted by the Municipality of Odemira in partnership with Rewilding Sudoeste - Associação de Desenvolvimento da Natureza e Ambiente, as part of the Blue Flag Program, whose theme for 2025 is "Restoring Nature".

Dates and venues:

August 14: 09h00 - Franquia Beach / 16h00 - Farol Beach

August 15th: 09h00 - Praia do Malhão-norte (Sold out) / 16h00 - Praia do Malhão-sul

August 16: 09h00 - Praia das Furnas-sea / 16h00 - Praia das Furnas-river

August 17: 09h00 - Praia do Almograve-south / 16h00 - Praia do Almograve-north

Duration: 3 hours

Participants: maximum of 15 per beach, by registering by August 12 at www.cm-odemira.pt/p/habitats_dunares