Eight Million Trees Destroyed In Portugal

An estimated 8 million trees have been destroyed, according to local council reports. The destruction has left approximately 30% of the local population without fiber optic internet or television access. Officials expressed concern regarding the upcoming fire season and the scale of territory requiring cleaning. The damage is particularly noted in the Cristián depression area. The destruction impacts areas including the Cristian depression. The affected areas consist of private forests rather than public land. Owners of the destroyed pine trees, some of which are 30 years old, are attempting to assess the remaining value of the timber. Leiria Mayor Gonçalo Lopes expressed concern regarding the scale of the loss.