The recent planting of camariña (Corema album) in the Cíes Islands has become a notable example of environmental restoration policies promoted in Europe. This coastal shrub, adapted to the extreme conditions of dunes and known for its white fruits, “pearls of the dunes,” was for centuries an abundant species of great ecological and cultural value.
Various threats to its conservation, such as urban development pressure and the impact of invasive species, have led to the loss of its habitat and, consequently, a significant decline in its populations, leaving it reduced to a limited number of locations. In this context, the recovery project promoted by the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park, in collaboration with scientific institutions (IBADER of the University of Santiago de Compostela and the Agrobiotech for Health research group of the University of Vigo), aims to reverse this situation and return the species to its natural environment.
The initiative is part of the European nature restoration strategy, which identifies such actions as a priority and highlights the need to conserve and restore biodiversity in the face of current environmental challenges.
