Cortaderia is considered one of the fastest and most dangerous invasive plants in Portugal, already present in more than 200 municipalities in the country. This species represents a significant threat to biodiversity and local ecosystems.
Experts warn that each year that passes without intervention makes the problem more expensive, more difficult to solve, and practically impossible to stop. The call to action is clear: it is urgent to intervene before the situation becomes uncontrollable.
Portugal is allowing cortaderia to spread across the territory, with the phrase "Cortaderia is not invading Portugal. Portugal is..." suggesting that the country itself is facilitating this invasion through a lack of preventive and combat measures.
