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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Common swifts: the story of a trip without landing

If, when looking at the sky, you see a flock of birds resembling heavy metal swallows, fully dressed in black and larger than usual, you are watching common swifts (Apus apus). Like music bands, they like to show their high pitches so that everyone can hear them down here.

Tawny owl: the wise creature of the forest

The owl is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, an animal that holds a special place in human imagination. It’s a symbol that inspires us to expand horizons, like bending the spine of a book, and travel to new worlds and ideas. Among the several existing species, the tawny owl (Strix aluco) is one of the most emblematic.