J. Serra Ramos, Lda

In J. Serra Ramos, Lda. Quality and Respect for the Environment are a constant preoccupation:

- in forestry, quality starts with the choice of plants - J. Serra Ramos Lda. has been using certified plants in its plantations since 1994. The partnership with the PLANFOR group has led to the exchange of knowledge and information, which the firm has used in its work;

- quality means using advanced technology in the provision of services - and J. Serra Ramos, Lda. has been using GPS, GIS and other technologies since 1993 in support of its services. In addition to this, the firm is always looking for innovative solutions that lead to improvements in the services it provides. The partnership with the AZIMUT S.A. group has, over the years, meant a steady improvement in knowledge of cartography and cadastre;

- respect for the environment compels the rationalisation of water consumption, and J. Serra Ramos, Lda. has been equipped to design and install irrigation systems, with this consideration firmly in mind. Environmental changes mean that a watchful eye has to be kept on the quest for solutions that allow plants to grow in present-day conditions. In 1996, J. Serra Ramos, Lda. pioneered the use of tubes to protect plants in forest plantations, olive groves and vineyards in Portugal;

- the recycling of waste products is an obligation on everyone with respect to the environment - in 2001 J. Serra Ramos, Lda. developed the Compostech project, which aims to utilise forest waste products and other green waste materials to produce energy and for composting;

- recovering degraded areas is another way of protecting the environment - since 2000 J. Serra Ramos, Lda. has been undertaking environmental recovery works, thereby contributing to the balance of nature.

For J. Serra Ramos, Lda. problems are challenges and require constant innovation in the search for solutions.