The Regional Secretary for the Environment and the Sea chaired a coordination meeting, held in Calheta on Tuesday, to start the Island Natural Park.

According to Álamo Meneses, the structure, created two months ago, at an installation stage and it is necessary to put into operation a series of procedures, including the definition of the local where the visitor reception centre is to be installed.

The existence of an Eco-museum associated to the park, unique in the Azores, was thoroughly analysed during the meeting, being considered an asset that must be put into operation.

The impact of the recent hiring of another nature watcher was also under analysis at the meeting; it was considered that this situation adds a new dynamic in the context of São Jorge natural heritage.