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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Plants

The plant that scents the Portuguese coast

Commonly known as Portuguese sundew or dewy pine, Drosophyllum lusitanicum is a popular carnivorous plant and the only representative of its genus – Drosophyllum – and its family – Drosophyllaceae.

Bithynian vetch: a well-travelled leguminous plant

Commonly known as Portuguese sundew or dewy pine, Drosophyllum lusitanicum is a popular carnivorous plant and the only representative of its genus – Drosophyllum – and its family – Drosophyllaceae.

Carnivorous but sweet: we give you the dewy pine.

Commonly known as Portuguese sundew or dewy pine, Drosophyllum lusitanicum is a popular carnivorous plant and the only representative of its genus – Drosophyllum – and its family – Drosophyllaceae.

Wood sage: a gem in the Portuguese flora

Teucrium scorodonia, commonly known as wood sage, is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Western and Central Europe and is common in Portugal. This indigenous species occurs however only in mainland Portugal and is frequent in the regions north of the Tagus and less so in the south. It was introduced in the Azores archipelago and can also be seen in these islands.

The Portuguese crowberry: a hidden treasure in nature

In the vastness of Portuguese flora, a plant stands out for its singular beauty: the Portuguese crowberry (Corema album). The Portuguese crowberry is quite common in certain coastal regions of Portugal. This unique and fascinating species has a rich cultural history, outstanding botanical characteristics and plays a vital role in Portugal’s coastal ecosystems.

Azinheira

A azinheira é uma árvore típica do mediterrâneo e uma das espécies florestais mais resistentes à aridez. Tal como o sobreiro, tem importância ambiental, económica e social especialmente em zonas mais secas e em solos áridos e pedregosos, onde nem todas as espécies conseguem singrar.