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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Biohistory

Planted forests with local roots: the role of endemic biodiversity

Endemic biodiversity makes planted forests more resilient to pests, wildfires and climate, balancing economic production and ecological stability.

Good news for the Monchique oak – and for all of us

There is a project making a real difference in preserving Portugal’s endemic forests, particularly the Monchique oak.

This is the best gift you’ll get from the reindeer

Every year, on this day, reindeer are celebrated as authentic heroines in the difficult task of helping Santa Claus distribute gifts. On the most magical night of the year, they are part of our imagination, and some claim to have spotted Rudolph – the red-nosed reindeer – flying over their house.

Mountains: refuges of life, reservoirs of the future

International Mountain Day is celebrated on 11 December, inviting us to focus on these imposing ecosystems, not only as landscapes of singular beauty, but as true refuges of biodiversity and reservoirs of vital resources.