In Porto Santo, vines are helping to save the dunes

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In Porto Santo, vines are helping to save the dunes

The Life Dunes project aims to reconstitute the original morphology of the Porto Santo beach dune cordon and, in the process, to increase knowledge and raise awareness among the population.

The project, which started at the end of 2020, encompasses several actions. The most visible one is the recovery and construction of the characteristic crochet walls, made of dressed stone, which protect farms from the Atlantic winds, and help to sustain the integrity of the dune cordon.

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Source: Público