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 August 2025, MONTIS has 345 associates and manages around 300 ha – which comprise 34 properties in the centre of Portugal and four 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.

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  •  5 September, 2026 - 6 September, 2026
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Desde 2016, um ano depois da compra dos terrenos de Carvalhal de Vermilhas, a MONTIS tem dinamizado durante o verão a atividade “Noite e Dia no Carvalhal” que consiste num fim-de-semana de voluntariado com várias atividades lúdicas à mistura, contacto com a natureza e convívio. Este ano vamos para a 11ª edição, a decorrer no (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.