Ex Situ Propagation of Endangered Species
Serra da Estrela is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and a vital biodiversity hotspot in Portugal, facing increasing environmental pressures from habitat degradation, climate change, and invasive species. These threats put at the risk the survival of numerous plant species, some endemic to the region. Ex situ propagation, the cultivation of plants outside their natural habitats, presents a viable strategy to conserve these endangered […]
Pine Forest Retrofit
The transformation of degraded ecosystems is a challenge that demands knowledge, care, and a long-term vision. From November 27 to December 1, EcoAtivo, in collaboration with the Spanish environmental association ADENEX, carried out a field intervention on the Ananda Kalyani land, located in the municipality of Covilhã, with the aim of transforming an abandoned industrial […]
Ecological regeneration: transforming a pine forest into a diverse forest
The transformation of degraded ecosystems is a challenge that demands knowledge, care, and a long-term vision. From 27 November to 1 December, EcoAtivo, in collaboration with the Spanish environmental association ADENEX, carried out an intervention on the Ananda Kalyani land, located in the municipality of Covilhã, with the aim of transforming an abandoned industrial pine […]
Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting is an innovative and sustainable method that recycles organic waste, transforming it into nutrient-rich humus with the help of worms, in particular the species Eisenia fetida, also known as red wigglers or California worms. This natural process not only reduces the volume of organic waste but also generates a valuable resource for improving soil […]
ESC Teams experience 2025 – Syntropic farming for ecological regeneration
Embark on a transformative journey where you will learn about Syntropic Farming which is a unique approach to manage land that is in harmony with nature. It is designed to mimic natural ecosystems. Prioritizing the available resources found on the land (plants, wood, leaves, compost) we will implement several designs. Participants will get a chance […]
Restoration of the Ananda Kalyani Pond
On the weekend of 19 and 20 October 2024, EcoAtivo began the first phase of the restoration of the Ananda Kalyani pond. We welcomed Jael Palhas, a specialist in applied ecology, who led a short practical course on wetland recovery techniques. Ponds are ecosystems of great ecological importance, fulfilling critical functions such as water regulation, […]
Agroforestry system maintenance – October 2024
In October, we carried out a detailed intervention in our agroforestry systems, accompanied by Ruben from PlantaFloresta, our specialist consultant in syntropic agriculture. The maintenance covered three specific plots: the April 2024 plot, the 2022 plot, and the Bosque das Bolotas. Our approach was grounded in the principles of syntropic agriculture, which aims to restore […]
Revitalization and maintenance of the nursery
Last week of June, we finally had the opportunity to dedicate ourselves to the maintenance of our nursery, reaffirming our commitment to the holistic care of plants. We recognize that a successful nursery goes beyond producing new plants, also encompassing the nourishment and upkeep of existing ones to ensure their optimal development. Our recent maintenance […]
Environmental education course 11th-13th of April 2025
Our first environmental education course! A course in partnership with the forest school Pequena Ilha Verde and the Iberian environmental association ADENEX. In this course, our three associations will share their best strategies and workshops to inspire children and young people to reconnect with nature. We believe that the best way to learn is by […]
Recap of the Agroforestry course | April 2024
Ananda Valley buzzed with activity from April 12th to 17th as we hosted our 4th edition of the Agroforestry Couse. Eight enthusiastic participants embarked on a journey of learning and doing. On the first day we immersed directly into the world of syntropic farming, diving into its core by learning and exploring the numerous concepts […]