On their website, Quercus declares itself to be a non-profit national environment organization, independent from political parties.
Most of its action is in Portugal, where this organization acts by creating awareness about the environment problems that this country faces, and by presenting more environmentally friendly options.
Quercus also acts formally by complaining in Portuguese and European courts about allegedly unlawful actions against the environment.
It is a member of Plataforma Trangénicos Fora do Prato, a Portuguese Organization that defends a GM free agriculture.
[8] On television, Quercus has a regular one-minute show, giving advice on how anyone can contribute to a better environment.
[9] Some of the organization messages and campaigns are usually noticed on TV, specially if they speak about a current newsworthy issue like the plans to build a new airport in Lisbon.