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Nature

Eucalyptus: diversity, history, and unexpected relatives

For decades, it was believed that the Eucalyptus genus was relatively “young”, at only 20 million years old.

Bite-free summer: How to escape mosquitoes

Sweat, blood, carbon dioxide, and even the soap you use are among the many factors that attract mosquitoes to bite you. Knowing the “enemy” is the first step to ensuring nights without bites and without compromising biodiversity.

Nature as an oracle: predicting the future through its signs

Nature has always been used as a guide to predict the future. Today, as yesterday, its signs, cycles, rhythms and patterns continue to be valuable clues for anticipating what is to come. This content explores this fascinating continuity. Discover it.

Bird Sanctuaries: a commitment to the future of the skies

It was in this spirit that the National Network of Bird Sanctuaries was created, an initiative of SPEA — Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves [the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds] which seeks to do much more than simply conservation. It wants to recover, act and transform. Come and discover this challenging yet promising project.

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.