Biodiversity, its importance, challenges and indicators are some of the topics that you can follow here. Through them, you will learn more about initiatives that seek to deepen, preserve, and restore biological diversity, from scientific knowledge to good practices applied in the field. Also learn about what is being done in the woodlands under The Navigator Company’s management to promote diversity in forest ecosystems, preserve the forest’s productive functions and conserve its social and economic functions.

The species and habitats from the north to the south of Portugal, particularly in forest and agro areas, are the focus of this gallery which, as a whole, portrays the biological diversity of the country. From birds to mammals and reptiles, insects, fungi and a wide range of flowers, shrubs and trees, learn about the species already identified in the woodlands managed by The Navigator Company, their habitats, and what is being done to preserve and, whenever possible, improve them.

Here you will find a digital (bio)library that brings together the main commitments, knowledge, initiatives and tools on biodiversity. With this set of bibliographic resources, mostly in Portuguese and English, it becomes easier to understand the challenges of biodiversity, follow its evolution, and consult information on the risk status and protection of species and habitats. Also available are the commitments and indicators related to Biodiversity at The Navigator Company.

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Amphibian

An Iberian painted frog with a sturdy build

Although it is a medium-sized species, the Iberian painted frog (Discoglossus galganoi) has a sturdy build. Its pointed snout is the most striking feature of this amphibian that can be easily found in some properties managed by The Navigator Company.

Orange-bellied newt: it lives on land and breeds in water

Marbled newt

Agile in water but more hesitant on land, this amphibian prefers damp and shady habitats to live and hunt. We are talking about the marbled newt, which can only be found in parts of Portugal, Spain and France. The colouring on its back, which is green with black spots, gives it its name.

Gold-striped salamander

The Gold-striped Salamander was discovered in the 19th century and the only place in the world it can be found is the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain). This species, which is easily identified by its long tail, is classified as vulnerable.