Rua do Marechal Saldanha

Rua do Marechal Saldanha features a tree-lined avenue stretching over 1 km in length. This double-sided urban forest comprises 184 trees: 142 platanus (Platanus orientalis, Platanus sp. and Platanus x acerifolia), 38 poplars (Populus nigra, Populus sp. and Populus x canadensis) and 4 elms (Ulmus glabra and Ulmus procera). The implantation of trees along the […]

Avenida Rodrigues de Freitas

The Avenida Rodrigues de Freitas, in the parish of Bonfim, is lined with trees consisting of 11 small-leaved lime trees (Tilia cordata), 2 large-leaved lime trees (Tilia platyphyllos), 34 silver lime trees (Tilia tomentosa) and 15 European lime trees (Tilia europeae). The planting of trees along the street contributes to the thermal regulation of the […]

Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra

Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, in the parish of Bonfim, is lined with trees along its entire length. This row of trees is located in the middle of the avenue, separating the lanes, and consists of 120 classified trees: 118 Platanus trees (69 Planatus orientalis and 49 Platanus acerifolia) and 2 tulip trees (Liriodendron […]

Francos Junction (Rede de Biospots)

The Francos junction, one of the busiest on the VCI, has a vital forest to mitigate climate impacts and capture carbon. 1,079 native trees and shrubs of 20 species were planted, such as hawthorn, hazel and strawberry trees, produced with the support of volunteers from the Municipal Nursery.

Regado Junction (Rede de Biospots)

The Regado junction, one of the busiest on the VCI, has a forest that is essential for mitigating climate impacts and capturing carbon. 1,318 native trees and shrubs of 17 species were planted, such as hawthorns and strawberry trees, adapted to the location and produced with the support of volunteers from the Municipal Nursery.

Metrosideros on Avenida de Montevideu

The tree line on Avenida de Montevideu, in Foz do Porto, is made up of 82 Metrosideros excelsa, salinity- and wind-resistant trees typical of New Zealand. This green corridor protects against salt spray, regulates the temperature, offers shade and attracts pollinators with its red flower.

Platanus in Rua do Crasto

One of Foz’s most emblematic tree-lined streets, flanked on both sides by sycamore trees which, in addition to their ecological functions, promote pedestrian comfort by providing areas of shade and pleasant spaces for movement, while at the same time increasing the area’s climate resilience.

Platanus in Rua de Gondarém

It is one of the longest streets in Foz do Porto and is lined with 30 to 40-year-old plane trees that regulate the temperature, offer shade and recreation, filter pollutants and improve air quality, while supporting local biodiversity and contributing to the area’s climate resilience.