the companhia das lezírias (lezírias company) or cl for short (the only two letters in the company logotype), is a state-run agriculture and forestry company located in the lezíria do tejo subregion, and headquartered in samora correia, benavente municipality, portugal. it was founded in the 19th century by the portuguese crown. the company is an ecological sanctuary and periurban farming area, near grande lisboa subregion - the most populated subregion of portugal. the company produces rice, wine, cork, and livestock, as well as being a reputed horse breeder. in addition to its farming, forestry, and animal production activities, the companhia das lezírias has organised top equestrian events.