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Damara kauri trees felled at São Lourenço Palace

Funchal Notícias5 September 2026 at 15:39

This morning marked the felling of two damara kauri trees (Agathis robusta) at São Lourenço Palace. These specimens were a species native to Papua New Guinea, which grows in mountain forests.

The species is described as a colossal tree, which can reach between 30 to 50 meters in height, with a perfectly straight and massive trunk. Its bark is smooth and peels in plates.

The specimens arrived at São Lourenço Palace on a date not specified in the article. The news was published by journalist Rui Marote.

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