Oma forest

The work is located in northern Spain, in a forest near Kortezubi (Biscay, Basque Country), in the natural reserve of Urdaibai.

The Provincial Council of Bizkaia decided to reproduce the artwork in the nearby Basobarri Forest.

In addition, the Provincial Council of Bizkaia claims that the new Oma Forest will be more sustainable, have greater accessibility, better maintenance, and that there will be safety systems to act upon in case of a fire or other emergency.

[4] Agustin is a member of “Basta Ya", a group which aims to aid victims of terrorism.

Some 100 trees of the natural reserve were destroyed in 2000 and Oma forest was damaged to protest his stand.