Explore to protect
Conservation
From the impressive cliffs facing the Atlantic, to the hidden wonders of the countryside, the southern Alentejo region stretches across wonderful plains, steppe areas, and green valleys.
Home to many protected species, this is the only place in Portugal where Iberian lynxes roam freely, Spanish-Imperial-Eagles cross the skies, and Great Bustards breed among the cereal crops. The ancient mosaic landscape, where agricultural fields and extensive livestock production intertwines with open scrublands and mediterranean oak forests, is responsible for the high biodiversity values you will find here.
Protected by two nature parks, the Guadiana Valley Nature Park on the East and the Costa Vicentina on the west, and a Special Protection Area in Castro Verde, you could imagine that nature is at its best status. But those legal frameworks for protection are not enough.
Habitat loss, drought, food scarcity and depredation are some of the main threats wildlife faces in this region. That is way we teamed up with different environmental organisations, from non-governmental to the National Institute for Nature Conservation and regional authorities: to join forces and implement needed conservation actions.
Explore to protect
What if you could help nature conservation by joining a tour? The Portugal Wildscapes Conservation Fund was created for that.
We believe tourism can have a positive impact in this ecosystems. By going on a Portugal Wildscapes Birding, Walking or Cycling Tour or attending one of our regular events, you’re giving a direct contribution to the conservation fund.
Do you have a conservation initiative that needs support?
Any questions?
We will be delighted to hear from you.
Your contribution is priceless!
The Portugal Wildscapes Conservation Fund is supporting local partners to protect bird populations. Get to know how you can directly contribute to the conservation of the Montagu’s Harrier, the Lesser Kestrel or the Iberian Imperial Eagle.
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