On March 11th (2019), a open class to students of the University of Évora about the Continental Laurissilva will be promoted. Click on the image to enlarge the poster
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The seeds are coming to life!
During the months of November and December 2018, thousands of seeds were collected from various plants typical of the Prunus lusitanica and Rhododendron ponticum subsp. Baeticum Communities. . These seeds are found in the CICYTEX nursery to germinate and grow sufficiently, in order to be planted in the Life-Relict project areas (Monchique, Açor and Estrela). …
Life-Relict returns to Cabeça, Aldeia Natal 2018 with a tour in the Socalcos Route
On December 27th, the Estrela Mountain Interpretation Center (CISE in portuguese), which is a Life-Relict partner, and with the support of the Mountain Villages Association, carried out yet another action to disseminate the Project through a tour along the Socalcos route . This route, with about 3 kilometers, integrates the Mountain Routes of the network …
1st Life-Relict Seminar together with the 17th National Ecology Meeting
The 1st Seminar of the Life-Relict Project together with the 17th National Meeting of Ecology was held on the 15th and 16th of November 2018, at the University of Évora, promoted by the School of Science and Technology of the University of Évora and in close collaboration with the Portuguese Society of Ecology (SPECO). The …
1st Technical Workshop on the Valorisation and Management of Mediterranean portuguese Laurel in Mata da Margaraça
On June 8th, 2018, the Life-Relict project organized, in partnership with the Interpretative Center of Mata da Margaraça, the 1st Technical Workshop in Mata da Margaraça, entitled “Valorisation and Management of Mediterranean Portuguese Laurel”. The day was attended by more than 35 participants representing associations such as Quercus, ICNF, Reflorestar Portugal, Cicytex, the Municipality of …
Klaus Peklo visited Margaraça, creating news alliances and dynamic with ECOMED Project
Klaus Peklo, a specialist in bioengineering and a member of the ECOMED project, accepted our invitation and visited the burnt area of Mata da Margaraça. The purpose of this visit was to understand the extent of soil erosion after the 2017 fire and to outline strategies and solutions to solve this problem. The October 2017 …
1º Seminário LIFE-RELICT é já no próximo mês de Novembro!
In November, the first Seminar of Life-Relict Project will take place at the University of Évora, which will be held simultaneously with the 17th National Meeting of Ecology. This scientific event is divided into 4 topics: Major threats to biodiversity conservation; Management and conservation of species and habitats; Ecology, management and planning of aquatic ecosystems, …
Mata da Margaraça has burned (2017)
The fires of October 2017 burned the emblematic Mata da Margaraça. Mata da Margaraça, in central Portugal, is considered to be the most notable Portuguse Laurel forest in the Iberian Peninsula. Integrated in the Protected Area of Serra do Açor, it is marked by the enormous beauty associated with a perennial forest, so rare in …
Life-Relict presents itself at Cabeça, Aldeia Natal 2017
Every year in the picturesque village of Cabeça, in Estrela Mountain, Christmas is celebrated in a unique way in the country. The traditional schist houses are decorated with materials taken from nature and open to visitors. The end result is a village of fairy tales, celebrating what many call the “most genuine Christmas in Portugal”. …
