MONTIS – Nature Conservation Association 
MONTIS – Associação para a Gestão e Conservação da Natureza (nature conservation association) is an environmental non-governmental organisation (ENGO), which is non -profit and works on the Portuguese territory. MONTIS was founded on the 21th of March 2014 and is based in Vouzela, district of Viseu. In March 2025, MONTIS has 361 associates and manages around 300 ha – which comprise 34 properties in the centre of Portugal and one near Lisbon.
The main objectives of MONTIS are to ensure the development of natural processes, to promote conservation of native species, to manage in a considered manner forest fires and other natural damages and to increase the value of biodiversity.
Upcoming Events
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10 May, 2025
09:30 - 17:00
Temática: Invasoras (incluído na Semana Europeia das Invasoras) (mais informações brevemente) (more…)
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10 May, 2025
10:00 - 17:00
Temática: invasoras (incluído na Semana Europeia das Invasoras) (mais informações brevemente) (more…)
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24 May, 2025
09:30 - 13:00
Temática: Parque Natural Local Vouga Caramulo (mais informações brevemente) (more…)
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14 June, 2025
09:30 - 17:00
Temáticas: controlo de invasoras, manutenção de caminhos (more…)
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28 June, 2025
09:30 - 13:00
Em Sever do Vouga Mais informações brevemente (more…)
What drives us

Mission
To promote biodiversity through sustainable management of natural heritage, engaging, transparent and open to all.

Vision
To manage properties to increase the value of biodiversity.

Motivation
Bring nature and biodiversity conservation to all, in a transparent and open manner.

Difference
Focus on the purchase and concrete management of properties, with a long-term vision, and a flexible strategy, based on an analysis of tangible results.