Grass Roots
Monte VerdeRegenerative coastal farm · 120 ha

Monte Verde

Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

A vast stretch of the western Algarve, once worn thin by drought and fire, is being rebuilt into a mosaic of food forest, cork oak, and pasture. The Atlantic is a short walk away and water is the daily lesson.

Projects this land needs

Open opportunities for a teacher residency to take on.

  • Build swales and ponds to harvest winter rain
  • Plant a drought-resilient food forest
  • Restore the cork oak dehesa and its grazing

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