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Cross-border Land Stewardship Platform,
an initiative that connects entities and territories in Galicia and northern Portugal.
Promoting the conservation of our natural, cultural and landscape resources through land stewardship.
The Cross-Border Land Stewardship Platform is an essential tool for the conservation of the natural, cultural, and landscape resources of Galicia–Northern Portugal.
Its main goal is to bring together the region’s land stewardship networks and organizations, promoting cooperation and knowledge exchange.
Through this platform, organizations and citizens will be able to better understand, protect, and manage stewarded territories, supporting a cross-border conservation strategy.
Objectives
Foster cooperation between entities from Galicia and Nothern-Portugal.
Facilitate the effective management of lands under custodianship.
Promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices in conservation.
Key Data
Total number of custody agreements
Entities involved
km2 of protected areas
Latest News
New Videos and Guides on Land Stewardship
Land stewardship is a conservation strategy based on voluntary agreements between landowners, specialized organizations, and, in some cases, public administrations, to protect and sustainably manage the natural, cultural, and landscape values of a place. To...
What is Land Stewardship and How Does it Work in Galicia and Northern Portugal?
Land stewardship is a conservation tool based on voluntary agreements between landowners (individuals, entities, or public administrations) and organizations specializing in preserving and managing the natural, cultural, and landscape environment. These agreements...
I own a property and want to conserve its biodiversity: this is how land stewardship works
In Galicia and Northern Portugal, much of the natural and cultural heritage is located on privately or publicly owned land. Increasingly, individuals and landowners—private individuals, communities, associations, or public administrations—want to conserve these spaces...
Participating Entities
