Nature Conservation
Preserving ecosystems and biodiversity
Nature conservation is vital to ensure the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity. The conciliation and balance between human activities and Nature protection will allow the conservation of all species of fauna and flora, from the largest species to the smallest being, as well as their habitats. Nature conservation is one of Palombar's main areas of activity. Our intervention covers actions and projects focused on the preservation of wild fauna and habitats, scientific research, indigenous forest, agriculture, environmental education and awareness, especially in the region of Trás-os-Montes.
FAUNA
Palombar mostly promotes the preservation of species of birds of prey, scavengers or endangered predators in Portugal. Several species of mammals are also targeted by our organization’s actions or benefit for our activities. Through habitat management, good agricultural practices and the recovery of rural heritage, we protect several other species of vertebrates and invertebrates.
Conservation and monitoring
We have developed and incorporated several wildlife conservation projects, such as ConnectNatura, Sentinelas and Life Rupis and we monitor various species of birds and mammals, such as the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata), red partridge (Alectoris rufa), rock pigeon (Columba livia), wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), deer (Cervus elaphus), roe (Capreolus capreolus), wild boar (Sus scrofa) and wolf (Canis lupus), aiming to implement measures for biodiversity conservation.
Revitalization of traditional dovecotes
Our organization restores and maintains dozens of traditional dovecotes in Trás-os-Montes, with the aim of increasing food availability for endangered species of birds of prey, as rock pigeons are part of their diet.
Artificial Feeding Units (UAA)
We have created and maintained UAAs mainly for red partridge and wild rabbit, which are prey for various species of wild fauna.
Management of Supplementary Feeding Areas for Necrophagous Birds
Within the scope of several projects, Palombar ensures the creation and maintenance of Feeding Fields for Necrophagous Birds (CAAN), in order to benefit bird species with necrophagous habits. We have also been working on the implementation of non-fenced areas for feeding necrophagous birds, an approach that favors the supply of additional food in a natural, unpredictable way and with greater benefits for the species and their food prospecting habits.
Shelters for wildlife
Palombar promotes the recovery and conservation of constructed rural heritage, which constitute shelter for wildlife: traditional dovecotes are recognized as homes for rock pigeons, stone walls shelter flora, insects, reptiles, micro-mammals and even birds, while the ruins of rural buildings are chosen as the stronghold for a huge variety of animals. By recovering elements of the rural heritage or simply preserving ruins, our organization is contributing to the creation of favorable conditions for the fixation of wildlife.
We also install shelter boxes for bats, nest boxes for birds and temporary ponds in the territory, which benefit and create conditions for the conservation of diverse wildlife groups and have a fundamental role in the implementation of agro-ecological and agro-environmental measures.
Conservation and monitoring
We have developed and incorporated several wildlife conservation projects, such as ConnectNatura, Sentinelas and Life Rupis and we monitor various species of birds and mammals, such as the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata), red partridge (Alectoris rufa), rock pigeon (Columba livia), wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), deer (Cervus elaphus), roe (Capreolus capreolus), wild boar (Sus scrofa) and wolf (Canis lupus), aiming to implement measures for biodiversity conservation.
Revitalization of traditional dovecotes
Our organization restores and maintains dozens of traditional dovecotes in Trás-os-Montes, with the aim of increasing food availability for endangered species of birds of prey, as rock pigeons are part of their diet.
Artificial Feeding Units (UAA)
We have created and maintained UAAs mainly for red partridge and wild rabbit, which are prey for various species of wild fauna.
Management of Supplementary Feeding Areas for Necrophagous Birds
Within the scope of several projects, Palombar ensures the creation and maintenance of Feeding Fields for Necrophagous Birds (CAAN), in order to benefit bird species with necrophagous habits. We have also been working on the implementation of non-fenced areas for feeding necrophagous birds, an approach that favors the supply of additional food in a natural, unpredictable way and with greater benefits for the species and their food prospecting habits.
Shelters for wildlife
Palombar promotes the recovery and conservation of constructed rural heritage, which constitute shelter for wildlife: traditional dovecotes are recognized as homes for rock pigeons, stone walls shelter flora, insects, reptiles, micro-mammals and even birds, while the ruins of rural buildings are chosen as the stronghold for a huge variety of animals. By recovering elements of the rural heritage or simply preserving ruins, our organization is contributing to the creation of favorable conditions for the fixation of wildlife.
We also install shelter boxes for bats, nest boxes for birds and temporary ponds in the territory, which benefit and create conditions for the conservation of diverse wildlife groups and have a fundamental role in the implementation of agro-ecological and agro-environmental measures.
FLORA
MONITORIZAÇÃO E CONSERVAÇÃO
Desenvolvemos ações de monitorização e conservação da flora autóctone.
FLORESTA AUTÓCTONE
Promovemos a reflorestação do território com espécies nativas, assegurando o restauro deste habitat, o controlo das espécies invasoras e a resiliência às alterações e catástrofes climáticas.
VIVEIRO FLORESTAL
Cultivamos espécies de flora nativa para fazer crescer e restaurar a floresta autóctone. Aqui, realizamos ações de educação ambiental e formação.
Desenvolvemos ações de monitorização e conservação da flora autóctone.
FLORESTA AUTÓCTONE
Promovemos a reflorestação do território com espécies nativas, assegurando o restauro deste habitat, o controlo das espécies invasoras e a resiliência às alterações e catástrofes climáticas.
VIVEIRO FLORESTAL
Cultivamos espécies de flora nativa para fazer crescer e restaurar a floresta autóctone. Aqui, realizamos ações de educação ambiental e formação.
HABITATS E ECOSSISTEMAS
AGRICULTURA REGENERATIVA
SEMENTEIRAS E PASTAGENS PERMANTES BIODIVERSAS
Fazemos sementeiras de variedades tradicionais de cereais em modo de produção biológico para alimentar espécies-presa de fauna silvestre. Testamos diferentes misturas de sementes de cereais e leguminosas para potenciar o equilíbrio de nutrientes no solo e da biodiversidade. Instalamos pastagens permanentes biodiversas para promover a sustentabilidade da atividade agrícola, mitigando o seu impacto na biodiversidade.
CONSERVAÇÃO DO SOLO
As nossas sementeiras, pastagens e terrenos são geridos com recurso a técnicas de conservação dos solos, com vista a promover o seu uso regenerador na agricultura e silvicultura.
FERTILIZANTE BIOLÓGICO
Produzimos fertilizante biológico de alta qualidade com subprodutos das nossas atividades e estrume de pombo e do Burro de Miranda.
Fazemos sementeiras de variedades tradicionais de cereais em modo de produção biológico para alimentar espécies-presa de fauna silvestre. Testamos diferentes misturas de sementes de cereais e leguminosas para potenciar o equilíbrio de nutrientes no solo e da biodiversidade. Instalamos pastagens permanentes biodiversas para promover a sustentabilidade da atividade agrícola, mitigando o seu impacto na biodiversidade.
CONSERVAÇÃO DO SOLO
As nossas sementeiras, pastagens e terrenos são geridos com recurso a técnicas de conservação dos solos, com vista a promover o seu uso regenerador na agricultura e silvicultura.
FERTILIZANTE BIOLÓGICO
Produzimos fertilizante biológico de alta qualidade com subprodutos das nossas atividades e estrume de pombo e do Burro de Miranda.
INVESTIGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA
Desenvolvemos investigação científica nas áreas da Ecologia, Biologia da Conservação e Gestão de Ecossistemas. Realizamos parcerias para o desenvolvimento de trabalhos académicos nacionais e internacionais.