What we do
Jardim do Mira promotes and develops activities and actions to improve biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
It acts through a non-profit association for creating harmonious ecosystems.
Why we do it
We are the caretakers of an area of 175.000 m², of which almost two-thirds have been used for the cultivation of eucalyptus monoculture.
We are passionate about revitalising the land and, in collaboration with locals, exploring best practices.
Where we are
Located in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, a natural park in south-central Portugal.
The Mira region as a whole is an important protected area of the portuguese coast and offers a unique opportunity for integrated protection.
Tree nursery
By following the guidelines of syntropic agriculture we planted a tree nursery from more than 500 seeds and cuttings in 2020. An ongoing activity.
Integrating animals
We integrate animals (horses, chicken and bees) which will help stabilize the food forests and provide us with further resources.
Mind and body
We installed an open space to host activities for more fitness and awareness of our members and guests.
3000 tree saplings
In 2019 Quercus the portuguese association for nature conservation donated 3000 native tree saplings to Jardim Do Mira which were planted to bring in more diversity.
Local action
With our neighbouring community, we cleared the communal drinking water source and planted trees at the locally run escola primaria of the village.
Management and governance
Our organisation is operating with the sociocracy 3.0 principles for effective collaboration. We have been learning these principles since the first meeting July 2019.
Your donation enables the non-profit association Jardim do Mira to work towards its sustainability goals. Please get in touch via mail with us. Thank you so much.