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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Nature

Nature as an oracle: predicting the future through its signs

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.

Bird Sanctuaries: a commitment to the future of the skies

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.

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.

Viveiros Aliança: from sowing to forests

More than a hundred and a half species, from small aromatic trees to large trees, share a common cradle: Viveiros Aliança. Given its diversity, size and innovation, this nursery originates plants we see in many of our gardens, parks and forests, in Portugal and beyond.

Biodiversity and the discovery of plant-based medicines

Roe deer: the smallest deer in Portugal and Europe

The roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) of the Cervidae family is the smallest European deer and one of the inhabitants of the properties under responsible forest management by The Navigator Company, especially in the regions of Malcata, Pampilhosa, Góis, Mogadouro and Zambujo. Among its particular traits we would like to highlight the fact that, at the end of the heat, and with the decrease in territoriality, males begin to lose their stems and become more tolerant of each other and start forming groups.