Informação: Regional Government intends to classify Serra da Tronqueira Range and Graminhais Plateau as Special Conservation Area
The Regional Government placed today a preliminary draft of the Regional Regulatory Decree aimed at the classification of the Serra da Tronqueira Range and the Graminhais Plateau, São Miguel Island, as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for public consultation on the www.legisgra.azores.gov.pt platform. The Serra da Tronqueira Range/Graminhais Plateau Site of Community Importance (SCI) cov... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government marks World Wetlands Day on all islands
The Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, will carry out various environmental awareness and education activities on all islands under the celebrations of the World Wetlands Day to be marked on February 2. This year will be dedicated to the theme "Biodiversity and Wetlands." Promoted by the educational services of regional ... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights dynamics and importance of nature conservation projects in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted the dynamics and importance of nature conservation projects in the Azores that are carried out by the Government, safeguarding of the Region's valuable environmental heritage. Marta Guerreiro spoke during the visit to the construction of the warehouse and plant nursery area for endemic species of Santa Maria Environment Service... Mais >>

Informação: Classification of Capelinhos Volcano as Natural Monument reinforces its geological importance and visiting value, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted the added value of the classification of Capelinhos Volcano as Natural Monument in the context of the Network of Protected Areas of the Azores, given its "geological importance and its significant visiting value." Marta Guerreiro spoke during the placement of the identification board of "Capelinhos Volcano Natural Monument," a ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government extends protection zone in four protected marine areas on the island of Santa Maria
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology has decided to maintain the restrictions to fishing activities in four protected marine areas around the island of Santa Maria. The maritime tourism activities in these places will also be subject to regulation. Published in the Official Journal today, the ordinance establishes the specific access rules for fishing activities in Ambr&#... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores allocates over 300 thousand Euros to maintenance of Pico vineyard culture
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources has already allocated 307,619 Euros in financial support to projects submitted this year for the maintenance of the traditional landscape of Pico vineyard culture in "currais" (plots protected by stone walls). The ordinances already published comprise 184 beneficiaries. Another 13 applications submitted this year are currently under analysis, repres... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources allocates 40 thousand Euros to Azores Geopark
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources signed today in Horta a cooperation protocol with Azores Geopark, which became part of the Global and European Geoparks Network in March as the 53rd European Geopark. "With the allocation of a financial support in the amount of 40 thousand Euros, this association will be able to develop this year various projects and actions with the aim of promo... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Geopark included in the European Geoparks Network
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources welcomed the inclusion of the Azores Geopark in the European Geoparks Network (EGN). The decision was unanimously approved by the Coordinating Committee at the headquarters of UNESCO on Thursday evening. "Given the relevance of the geological heritage of the Azores, their scientific, scenic and educational value as well as their rich biodiversity and ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for the Environment says that protected areas can bring "added value" to Azorean products
The Regional Director for the Environment defended in Horta today that the Azores' protected areas "can become a brand and bring added value" for regional products. Hernâni Jorge spoke at the presentation ceremony of "Mel do Parque" (honey); this specific honey is being produced by the beekeepers from Faial Farmers' Association in Monte da Guia Protected Landscape. The Regional Director e... Mais >>