Quercus - Associação Nacional de Conservação da Natureza

Quercus - ANCN (www.quercus.pt) was founded in 31st of October 1985 and it is a non profit, independent environmental non-governmental organization. Its general objectives are:

- Research, safeguard and raise knowledge for a better biophysical environment, advocating and promoting the conservation of natural and cultural values;
- Increase public participation, but also promote environmental education activities;
- Provide awareness and support to citizens about technical, scientific and juridical information about environmental issues.

Throughout the years, Quercus has been specialized its activities in several working areas, such as:

- Climate change and air quality;
- Energy efficiency and renewable energies;
- Transport and mobility issues;
- Nature conservation;
- Urban planning;
- Water quality and management;
- Waste management.

Quercus organizational structure is based on 20 local groups, geographically spread from North to South of Portugal (including Azores and Madeira islands) that allows a decentralized work approach and intervention. At the present time, Quercus has more than 13.200 registered members. Quercus owns almost 600 ha of properties near Tagus River that are prepared for eco-tourism and nature conservation activities. It also has 3 Environmental Educational Centres and manages 3 Wildlife Rehabilitation Centres.

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Ms Madalena Martins (Secretariado da Direção Nacional)

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