- Rewilding
- 05 Fev 2026
Rewilding: The Radical New Science of Ecological Recovery, by Paul Jepson & Cain Blythe, it is a key work for understanding rewilding as a scientific concept, conservation practice, and movement transforming the relationship between human society and nature. The book moves away from simplistic or merely romantic views of rewilding and proposes an informed, critical [...]
- Rewilding
- 09 Jan 2026
Although we participated in a training course promoted by Rewilding Europe in 2021 on the philosophy of rewilding and its application to nature tourism, we decided to refresh the knowledge we had acquired. That is why we've started the Open Online Rewilding Course, provided by Rewilding Europe and the Open University. We've just finished Module [...]
- The Greater Côa Valley
- 22 Out 2025
Increasingly rare, it is a challenge to find ancient trees in our landscapes. Trees that are several hundred years old, but above all large in size, authentic natural monuments. They support a great biodiversity, forming a small ecosystem where countless organisms survive. They are home to various species of fungi, lichens, invertebrates, birds, bats and [...]
- The Greater Côa Valley
- 26 Ago 2025
Charity visit to Ermo das Águias
On the 26th of October, we will organise a charity visit to the Ermo das Águias rewilding area. With this guided tour, we will donate 100% of the revenue raised from this activity, with the aim of supporting the restoration of the burned areas and helping local producers from the Wild Côa Network who suffered [...]
- Wildlife Portugal
- 22 Ago 2025
Below is our response to the Damage Survey | Fires 2025, promoted by Turismo Centro de Portugal: Good afternoon Thank you for your email and Turismo Centro de Portugal’s sincere concern about the issue of forest fires as a factor detrimental to tourism. I will refrain from responding to your form because, as a […]
- The Greater Côa Valley
- 12 Ago 2025
Tour in the Greater Côa Valley
These days, we organised a tour in the Greater Côa Valley, where our clients were able to visit the several rewilding areas. The benefits of wild herbivory in the landscape, provided by the Sorraia horses, were proven. Despite the time of year not being the best, we managed to spot some interesting species of fauna. [...]
- Uncategorized
- 20 Jan 2025
Geoguides Course of Geoparque Oeste – 5th edition
We are officially a Certified Geoguide, a status awarded by Geoparque Oeste after participating in the Geoguide Training Course, now in its fifth edition, which took place from October 21 to November 20, 2024. This 50-hour training course was divided into a theoretical component in online format, and a face-to-face component, with several days in [...]
- Birdwatching
- 15 Nov 2024
Birdwatching in the Centre of Portugal
In the latest issue of the German birdwatching magazine Vögel, an article by journalist Sylvia Koch reflects five days at the beginning of May, exploring the ornithological potential of the Centre of Portugal, from the Ria de Aveiro to the Douro International Natural Park, as well as the rewilding areas of the Côa Valley. Promoted [...]
- The Greater Côa Valley
- 18 Mar 2024
Botanical endemisms of Ermo das Águias
The Ermo das Águias rewilding area is located in the Greater Côa Valley, in an intermediate sector of its course and occupying the left bank. A landscape dominated by granite that is evident in extensive rocky outcrops. The area covers 600 hectares and is located near the village of Vale de Madeira (Pinhel). With a [...]
- Estrela Mountain
- 14 Dez 2023
This curious reptile can be seen on the highest altitudes of the Estrela Mountain, taking advantage of the flat granite outcrops. It is an exclusive species to the mountainous areas of Cantabria and Galicia (Spain) and Estrela Mountain (Portugal). It is therefore an Iberian endemic. In Portugal, the only population of this reptile occurs above [...]
