by Francesca | Set 11, 2016 | Natureza, Voluntários
Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera and make up one-fifth of the mammal population on Earth, according to Bat Conservation International. Bats are the second largest order of mammals (after the rodents), representing about 20% of all classified mammal species...
by Francesca | Jul 25, 2016 | Natureza, Voluntários
Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a deciduous tree native in the UK and across Europe. Also known as the May-tree, due to its flowering period, it is the only British plant named after the month in which it blooms. Overview: mature trees can reach a height of...
by Francesca | Jun 16, 2016 | Natureza, Voluntários
Biological control is the use of living organisms to maintain pest populations below damaging levels. Biocontrol agents include a wide variety of life forms, including vertebrates, invertebrates, fungi, and microorganisms. These beneficial species are common in most...
by Francesca | Fev 25, 2016 | Eventos, Natureza, Voluntários
Last weekend, on 20 and 21 February, took place the workshop on wintering birds at the Serra da Estrela Natural Park (Portugal). The training course was organized by CISE and CERVAS/ALDEIA associations. The event was presented by José Conde (CISE), Ricardo Brandão...
by Francesca | Fev 15, 2016 | Natureza, Voluntários
After 23 years the portuguese government, through Decree n. 19/2016 of February, revoked Decree n. 874/93 that prohibited hunting at the Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve. The Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve (Penamacor and Sabugal, Portugal) was established under the...