Aníbal Quinta, leader of the residents of Casal de São Simão, who want to replace all the eucalyptus surrounding the limestone village with native trees more resistant to fires. The village is a pioneer with rural tourism in the region, an economic alternative to growing eucalyptus to be sold to paper making companies. The village was almost overrun by the fires that killed 65 people in neighboring Pedrógão Gtande in June
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