Welcome to Herdade da Raposa, an 83 hectare property located in the breathtaking surroundings of Colos, Odemira. The beauty of this land is unparalleled, with panoramic views of a large lake and a diverse range of microclimates that add to its charm. At Terracrua Design, we are proud to have had the opportunity to work […]
It is with great pleasure that we make the final delivery of the Colossus forest park, a very interesting iniciative that aims to afforest almost 100Ha with native and pioneer species. It will be, more than 60.000 trees and bushes planted here, in the next 10 years! This forest park will be open to public, […]
New and Improved Post-Fire Intervention Guide Poster: A Resource for Ecological Regeneration and Landscape Structuring Title: Post-Fire Intervention Guide in Portugal: Restoring the Landscape We are excited to introduce the latest edition of our Post-Fire Intervention Guide, a valuable tool for ecological regeneration and landscape restructuring in Portugal. Originally released in 2017, this guide has […]
The Montado system, a unique agroforestry ecosystem found in the Iberian Peninsula, has been facing serious degradation in recent years due to various factors such as climate change, overgrazing, and unsustainable land management practices. In response to this crisis, Terracrua Design has been working to implement regenerative practices in the Montado system, with keyline design […]
Planting the Seeds of a Harmonious Future: Terracrua Design’s First Reforestation Action at Project Rio de Mel “Even in the rain, many people came to help plant at the Rio de Mel Project, in what was the first reforestation action in a landscape hydration matrix! We extend a deep gratitude to the promoters Igor, Ana, […]
On November 29th, all roads lead to Rio de Mel 😉! Visit the new website of the Rio de Mel Project, spread the word, and come help us plant one of the many trees we’re putting in the ground on that day! At Terracrua Design, we believe in creating regenerative landscapes that provide a multitude […]
Reviving Monchique: A Sustainable Restoration Project for a Fire-Stricken Region” Today we had the pleasure of visiting a project at the top of Monchique, an area that was severely affected by the 2018 wildfires. The restoration and ecological structuring actions are currently being prepared for the upcoming autumn season, in the following sequence: At Terracrua […]
What was done and what should have been done following the major fires of the last two years in Portugal? Terracrua Design (terracruadesign.com), a small company based in Faro, has become a reference in projects related to ecology and sustainability, forest regeneration, and post-fire strategies. Nuno Mamede is a consultant, designer, and project manager there, […]
It was an intense and rewarding day. We received 5 projects affected by the fire and provided advice on how to intervene. This is just the beginning! From now on, we will be at the Cooperativa Agricola de Monchique every month, supporting and advising those interested in this new approach, the fusion of emergency interventions […]
Exploring the Potential for Reforestation: A Technical Visit to a Fire-Affected Property in Viseu Terracrua Design recently conducted a technical visit to a property in the Viseu region that was ravaged by wildfires last year. Our objective was to analyze the potential for reforestation and implement a water structural matrix that would facilitate mixed orchards, […]
Small report (TVI – February 25th, 2018) about emergency interventions after a fire in a farm in Alvares, an area affected by the June 2017 fires. The Terracrua Design team planned and implemented a series of actions on the ground aimed at recovering the burned areas and creating conditions for reforestation. This report followed the […]
We were thrilled to be a part of the Operação Montanha Verde, an ambitious initiative by Zoomarine to plant 5,000 trees in one day to mitigate the risks of desertification in the Algarve. The team was tasked with coordinating tree planting on a 5.3-hectare property owned by the Loulé Municipality, which was previously unused. To […]
In permaculture, the concept of zoning or sectors is fundamental. Zoning may vary according to the needs of each person or project. As a rule, Zone 5 is a more wild area, with its main characteristic being ecological conservation and regeneration; in this zone, little or no intervention is made. It is a good observation […]