New government connections forged

New government connections forged

Guidance from the wildlife and veterinary authorities as well as the local municipalities was critical in our decision to move forward with our land purchase last year.  Our attention has now turned to licencing, and we are so very grateful for the support of our...
Introducing our new Operations Manager

Introducing our new Operations Manager

Vasco Soeiro joined us in January and has already become an invaluable addition to the team. Originally from the local town of Vila Viçosa, Vasco moved to Lisbon to complete his degree in agronomical engineering and recently returned to the region with his wife and...
Introducing Rewilding Portugal

Introducing Rewilding Portugal

We highly recommend listening to Ben Goldsmith and Pedro Prata talking about Rewilding Portugal’s wonderful work. Two of our conservation heroes! “Here at Pangea we’re fortunate to count Ben Goldsmith as one of our expert advisors. We’re...
Site development taskforce making excellent progress

Site development taskforce making excellent progress

Last month, our elephant, ecology, and construction advisors joined the Pangea team on site for an intense week of planning. Here’s an update on progress…   Welcoming the rains It’s such a beautiful time of year out in the wilds of Alentejo. After a long...
Land acquisition finally complete

Land acquisition finally complete

We are thrilled to announce that Pangea is officially the proud owner of a thousand-acre reserve in Alentejo, Portugal. The deeds were finally transferred last month, and so work can now begin to transform this former cattle farm into a sanctuary for elephants and a...
Another first for Rewilding Portugal

Another first for Rewilding Portugal

Rewilding Portugal are working to restore habitats in the Greater Côa Valley. Soil quality can be poor and has been further degraded in many areas by sheep and cattle grazing. They are pioneering some progressive introductions of larger herbivores, whose restorative...