Before
Ive visited cork forests in Portugal. Went for an offroad tour of farms and agriculture when on holiday. I also didnt realise this is how corks are made until i seen it with my own eyes. Iirc they were concerned about a disease going round the trees at the time, as it is quite a big source of revenue for them and obviously its a long investment cycle to start fresh.
I absolutely love portugal, food and wine is excellent and the locals are lovely. Definitely going back after covid settles enough next year.
After
I visited cork forests in Portugal. He went on a farm and agriculture tour while he was on vacation. I also didn't realize this is how traffic jams are made until I saw it with my own eyes. Even so, they were worried about the disease circulating in the trees at the time, as it was a fairly large source of income for them and it was definitely a long investment cycle to start all over again.
I love Portugal, the food and wine are great and the locals are great. Definitely a return after Covid has settled enough for next year.