Atlas of Portugal’s Ecosystems

Did you know that Portugal, despite its small size, boasts remarkable ecological diversity? And did you know that the country can be described as a mosaic of natural and human-modified ecosystems?

This atlas is dedicated to terrestrial, aquatic and marine ecosystems, as well as their interfaces. It shows that diversity is a structural feature of ecosystems and that variability within them is a component of biodiversity. Working from an ecological perspective, it illustrates this diversity and highlights the human pressures that shape ecosystems.

This book is a tool that invites you to explore the diversity of Portugal’s ecosystems. Only by knowing these ecosystems can we appreciate them. Only by understanding them can we respect the biodiversity they host.