Conservation Articles
In this section we feature articles on various aspects of the environment and environmental work carried out by people and organisations in the Algarve. Some of these are based on articles already published in the press, and others are specially written for this website.
Articles 2020
The arrival of a Yellow-crowned Night Heron is not just a first for mainland Portugal but for Continental Europe too - Ray Tipper
Articles 2019
The Hidden Price of Food Fads - what price our obsession with Avocado Pears? - Sue Parker
Articles 2017
What is this life - a group of organisms that continue to tax the taxonomists - Sue Parker
We'll be back - after a punishing summer there is so much to look forward to - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, October 2017
A Real No-brainer - the deadly dangers of foraging for wild mushrooms - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, September 2017..
Misdemeanour by Misnomer - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, August 2017..
Invasive alien species in the Algarve - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident July 2017
Soup's ancient recipes - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, June 2017
Where's the joy in a fly - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, May 2017
Mercury rising - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, April 2017
One week in March - a spring visit to see the wonderful wildlife of the Algarve by Rob and Jane Petley-Jones
Ghost of a chance - rare orchids - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, March 2017
An irresistible force for nature - Carla Cabrita - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, February 2017
Let's purge this scourge - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, January 2017
Articles 2016
Baubles, beetles and bees - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, December 2016
Raising a Stink - Algarve fungi not to be sniffed at - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, November 2016
Dragons and Damsels - the beautiful dragonflies and damselflies of the Algarve - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, October 2016
Biter Bit - while foragers fight for edible mushrooms the fungi have their own battles to fight - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, September 2016
Fungal communism sorts the workers from the wasters - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, August 2016
A brief history of Thyme - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, July 2016
Camouflage - Conceit or Deceit - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, June 2016
Fish and Chips - a fragile future - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, May 2016
Identifying a problem with identification - Pyramidal Orchids in the Algarve - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, April 2016
Taking Care - inspirational young conservationists in the Algarve - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, March 2016
Algarve Wildlife - tales of the unexpected - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, February 2016
Inspiration for Innovation - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, January 2016
Articles 2015
The Colour of Christmas - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, December 2015
Tiddlywinks - so that's their little game - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, November 2015
Why Pave Paradise? - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, October 2015
Nature of Niches - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, September 2015
Hostages to Fashion - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, August 2015
Late Summer Show-offs - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, July 2015
A Flash of Inspiration - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, June 2015
In Praise of Ancient Trees - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, May 2015
Cyber with Rosie - a tribute to an Algarve gardener - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, April 2015
Sustainable food and restaurants - there's a lot at steak - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, March 2015
The Fabulous Flora of the Algarve - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, February 2015
Rias Revistited - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, January 2015
Articles 2014
A Christmas Cracker - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, December 2014
Two for Joy - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, November 2014
Fungi to dye for - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, October 2014
Fungi to die for - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, September 2014
Baffled by Bugs - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, August 2014
Meet the Relatives - Endangered Amphibians - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, July 2014
A matter of life or death - Water Resources in the Algarve - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, June 2014
To Value or to Vanquish - Broomrapes - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, May 2014
Toast of the Coast - sand dune ecology - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, April 2014
Raising the Auroch - a beef with the cattle industry - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, March 2014
Return of the Mirror Orchid - an Algarve Gem - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, February 2014
Spring's Hope Eternal - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, January 2014
Articles 2013
Christmas in the Algarve - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, December 3rd 2013
Parasite Lost? - based on an article by Sue Parker in Algarve Resident, November 22nd 2013
Trouble without Lichen - based on an article by Sue Parker published in Algarve Resident November 1st 2013
Natural Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - based on an article by Sue Parker published in Algarve Resident September 27th 2013
More than just a good meal - fungi play many important roles - based on an article by Sue Parker published in Algarve Resident August 23rd 2013
The Role of Gardening in Wildlife Conservation - based on an article by Sue Parker published in Algarve Resident August 2nd 2013
A Lesson in Sustainable Mediterranean Gardening - based on an article by Sue Parker published in Algarve Resident June 26th 2013
The benefits of environmentally-sensitive gardening in the Algarve - based on an article by Sue Parker published in Algarve Resident May 24th 2013
The Variable Nature of Damage - based on an article by Sue Parker published in Algarve Resident April 26th 2013
Does the New Conservation Jargon Amount to More than Just Words? - based on an article by Sue Parker published in Algarve Resident - March 22nd 2013
At One with Nature - based on an article by Sue Parker published in Algarve Resident on Professor Bernd Gerken who runs and environmental remediation project on his land in Southern Alentejo - February 1st 2013
