Américo Guedes
Biologist
Palombar
Nature and Rural Heritage Conservation
Did you know that "Palombar" means dovecote in Mirandese?
The word "Palombar" is part of the Mirandese dialect, the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Mirandese plateau, in the district of Bragança, which survived years of isolation, having obtained, in 1999, the status of second official language in Portugal. It refers to one of the most emblematic architectural icons of the Transmontano Northeast region and is intrinsically associated with the rural community. Dovecotes are also constructions that contribute to the protection of biodiversity. The word "Palombar" is, therefore, a conceptual demonstration of this organization's mission.
The word "Palombar" is part of the Mirandese dialect, the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Mirandese plateau, in the district of Bragança, which survived years of isolation, having obtained, in 1999, the status of second official language in Portugal. It refers to one of the most emblematic architectural icons of the Transmontano Northeast region and is intrinsically associated with the rural community. Dovecotes are also constructions that contribute to the protection of biodiversity. The word "Palombar" is, therefore, a conceptual demonstration of this organization's mission.
Who are we
Palombar - Nature and Rural Heritage Conservation is a non-governmental, non-profit environment organization, created in 2000, whose mission is to conserve biodiversity, wilderness, forest and agricultural ecosystems and also preserve constructed rural heritage, as well as traditional building techniques.
The organization, which is guided by a pedagogical and cooperative approach, also promotes scientific research in the areas of Ecology, Conservation Biology and Ecosystem Management, environmental education, community development and the promotion of the rural world. Palombar's area of intervention is mainly the region of Trás-os-Montes, however, the organization has been expanding its activity to other regions.
Team
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Marina Mota
Graphic designer and ilustrator -
Iván Gutiérrez
Biologist -
Uliana de Castro
Communication technician -
José Pereira
Biologist -
Violeta Vilaça
Environmental engineer -
João Santos
Biologist Ph.D. -
Fátima D. Gigante
Bióloga -
Luís Ribeiro
Ecotourism technician -
Sara Freire
Ecotourism and environmental education technician -
Pedro Alves
Biologist -
Paulo Calejo
Field technician -
Francesco Turchini
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Cláudio Bicho
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Rui Dias
Forestry engineer -
Miguel Nóvoa
Veterinary
SOCIAL BODIES
Board
President José PereiraVice-President Miguel Nóvoa
Treasurer Américo Guedes
1st Secretary Joana Braga
2nd Secretary António Brandão
General Assembly
1st Secretary Cláudia Costa
2nd Secretary Aline Domingues
Supervisory Board
Secretary Sandra Esther Delgado Martín
Member Emanuel Catarino