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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Eucalyptus

Ants and eucalyptus: an alliance with both advantages and challenges

They have been around since the Jurassic period and their number is estimated to be billions worldwide. In eucalyptus plantations, which are fairly common in Portugal, their functions are complex and diverse, influencing several aspects of biodiversity and forest health. Learn more about this small insect that may seem insignificant but plays a crucial role in the balance of ecosystems.

Contige eucalyptus in the running for Tree of the Year 2023

For the first time since Portugal started voting in the Tree of the Year competition (2018), a eucalyptus is the front runner. The Contige eucalyptus, considered to be one of the largest trees in the country, was nominated by the Parish Council of Sátão, Viseu The voting, which has put forward the tree that will represent Portugal in the international Tree of the Year competition in 2023, will be open until 11.59pm on 5 January 2023, and there are lots of good reasons to vote for it.