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Herdade do Vale das Porcas de Cima: a model of responsible management
Herdade do Vale das Porcas de Cima: a model of sustainable forestry and agricultural management, with FSC certification and organic production
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Herdade Vale das Porcas de Cima is a 714-hectare family-run farm in Portugal managed by Sociedade Agrícola Felizardo Prezado. It features 500 hectares of montado with cork oak, eucalyptus, and stone pine, alongside pastures for 650 sheep. The farm applies sustainable practices including vegetation clearing, liming, organic matter application using swine manure, and tailored seed mixes for different soil and drainage conditions. Certified in organic farming and FSC-certified sustainable forest management, the farm benefits from university collaboration for soil and forage analysis. This model demonstrates responsible agriculture, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
Grazing4AgroEcology
European Network to promote grazing and to support grazing-based farms on their economic and ecologic performances as well as on animal welfare
- Location
- Portugal
- Authors
- CONSULAI
- Purpose
- Implement best practices, Support decision-making and strategic planning, Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and guidelines
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Jun 30, 2025
- Origin language
- Portuguese
- Official project website
- Grazing4AgroEcology
- License
- CC BY
- Keywords