Eucalyptus, a name associated with several species
The genus Eucalyptus was long believed to have originated 20 million years ago, but we now know that it is much older. This explains somehow the fact that it belongs to the ‘universe’ of the Myrtaceae, a large botanical family. This story is even more curious considering that cloves, peppers or guava are also part of this large family.
What tree species are used as Christmas tree?
Out of all Christmas traditions, decorating the Christmas tree is certainly the one we recall the most since our childhood. In addition to decorating the tree with lights, ribbons, balls and other Christmas decorations, the choice of the respective tree species leaves no room for doubt: the maritime pine is the tree of choice in Portugal. And what about other regions in the world? Let’s find out.
Let’s Celebrate Our Native Forest
Every year, Indigenous Forest Day is celebrated on November 23 as this is the time of the year with the best climate conditions to sow and plant trees. This date is there, above all, to remind us of how important it is to promote and practice the conservation of our natural forests and their biodiversity.
Migratory birds: long distance travellers
Without GPS or a built-in compass, migratory birds repeat their magnificent flights year after year. They look for warmer countries where they live temporarily during the cold months in their home countries. In Portugal, these species find one of the perfect habitats for nesting in forests. Get to know them a little better in this World Migratory Bird Day.
Navigator intervenes in Serra da Malcata
The Navigator Company is intervening in the Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve, more specifically in the trees. Alísios property and thinning of resinous trees. Such thinning operations should assist the natural regeneration of native species thus preserving an area of 205 hectares.