Pampilhosa da Serra

Framework

The properties in Pampilhosa da Serra, are divided into two groups: Souto do Brejo and Cabril. These areas, acquired by the association, are the result of the success of the crowdfunding campaign “Something enthrusted to us” launched in 2019.

As propriedades de Souto do Brejo localizam-se na freguesia de Janeiro de Baixo no concelho de Pampilhosa da Serra, Coimbra.
As propriedades são: Penedo alto, com duas parcelas 2,3 ha e 1 ha (40° 3’ 59,19” N; 7° 50’ 46,98” W); Soalheira, com 2,7 ha (40° 4’ 34,03” N; 7° 50’ 53,88” W). Perfazem um total de 6 ha.

As propriedades de Cabril localizam-se na freguesia de Cabril, no concelho de Pampilhosa da Serra. As propriedades, que perfazem um total de 5,3 ha, são: Penedo, com 0,4 ha (40° 5’ 10,00” N; 7° 51’ 30,29” W); Covões, com 2,6 ha (40° 5’ 0,77” N; 7° 52’ 10,38” W); e Barroco Frio, com 2,3 ha (40° 4’ 50,38” N; 7° 52’ 1,80” W).

Flora

Recurring flora

  • Esteva (Cistus ladanifer)
  • Pine (Pinus pinaster)
  • Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.)
  • Narrow-leaved mock privet (Phillyrea angustifolia)
  • Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
  • Erica (Erica sp.)

Ponctual vegetation

  • Kermes oak (Quercus coccifera)
  • Laurestine (Viburnum tinus)
  • Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica)

Recurring fauna

  • Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
  • Common genet (Genetta genetta)
  • Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
  • Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
  • Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
  • European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)
  • European green woodpecker (Picus viridis)

Management model

The objectives in the management of the managements in this area are:

  • Support of natural processes
  • Conversion of areas with eucalyptus into more biodiverse forests
  • Control of invasive species
  • Valuing the medronhal
  • Support actions

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Evolution of the property through aerial photography

Souto do Brejo

Cabril