Military base expansion in Alter do Chão

A new military installation will occupy nearly a quarter of the municipality of Alter do Chão, raising concerns about its impact on the conservation areas of several bird species, including the great bustard, pin-tailed sandgrouse, stone-curlew, and hen harrier. Critics argue that the expansion is detrimental to the environment and wildlife, regardless of its location.

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