Reforestation in Portugal
80,000 Trees for Portugal
When Reforestation Becomes Climate Action. Sometimes climate action begins with something very simple: helping a tree survive. Portugal's forests and agricultural landscapes are part of the country's natural and cultural heritage. But wildfires, drought and soil erosion are putting many of these landscapes under increasing pressure.
A remarkable project featured by the "Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative" shows how practical solutions can help nature recover.
80,000 Trees. 20 Hectares. One Mission.
Young trees must survive Portugal's dry summers, limited rainfall and challenging soils. To improve their chances, the project uses Polygrain, a biodegradable, water-retaining material developed by Green Legacy. Incorporated into the soil, it helps store water and nutrients and make them available to young plants during periods of drought. It is a practical example of what climate action can look like: not only planting trees, but creating the conditions for them to survive and become part of the landscape again.
From Reforestation to Olive Tree Adoption
At Origem Portugal, this story resonates deeply with us. Through our initiative, people can adopt a real olive tree growing in Portugal, creating a personal connection with the land, its agricultural traditions and the people who care for it. While large reforestation projects restore landscapes, an individual tree adoption can create something equally valuable on a human scale: connection and awareness.
The reforestation project highlighted by the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative focuses on helping thousands of young trees establish themselves after wildfire. Our work focuses on maintaining the connection between people and Portugal's olive-growing landscape.
Different approaches. Different scales. But a shared idea:
Planting is only the first chapter. Caring is what creates the future.