Information: Government changes hunting calendar on São Miguel and continues to monitor the impact of VHD on wild rabbit populations
The increased abundance of wild rabbits on the island of São Miguel, as recorded in the results of the census conducted by Forest Services on this species, and the lack of apparent sign of VHD outbreaks determine the revaluation of the hunting calendar for the 2016/2017 season. The decision aims to increase hunting pressure on this species with the purpose of rebalancing its levels of abundan... more >>

Information: Experimental fields of Azores Juniper and Picconia Azorica already occupy over 10 hectares on three Azorean islands
The Regional Director for Forest Resources revealed today that the experimental fields of Azores Juniper and Picconia Azorica already occupy an area over 10 hectares on the islands of Terceira, São Miguel and Pico, noting that their purpose is to "pas on the knowledge acquired to future plantations supported by private entities." "The variables under testing comprise spacing and pruning in or... more >>

Information: Improvement of Santana - Anjos Rural Road improves access to 15 farms on Santa Maria
The Regional Director for Forest Resources highlighted in Vila do Porto the importance of the contract work for the improvement of Santana-Anjos Rural Road, with an extension of 1.5 kilometres, noting that it will improve access to 15 farms located in an area of about 128 hectares. "This intervention aims to strengthen the network of Santa Maria's rural roads, which have an extension of about 80 ... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Forest Resources encourages children to take care of an endemic plant
The Regional Director for Forest Resources encouraged today the children attending free time occupation centres (ATL) in the municipality of Ponta Delgada to take up the mission of caring for the endemic plant that was given to them. This initiative was part of the celebrations of the International Day of Forests promoted by the Regional Government in partnership with public and private entities. ... more >>

Information: Proposal to establish standard for "CE" marking of Azores Cryptomeria under public consultation
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, has decided to promote the use of Azores Cryptomeria wood in the construction sector with the establishment of a Portuguese Standard, which is currently under consultation. After being approved by national and European authorities, Azores Cryptomeria will bear the "CE" marking. The CE marking indic... more >>

Information: Anabela Isidoro reveals that nearly half of the companies that joined the "Priolo Brand" belong to the sector of accommodation
The Regional Director for Forest Resources revealed that another seven companies submitted their application in the last phase of the application period to "Priolo Brand," thus raising the number of companies within this network to 40. Currently, 50% of these companies belong to the sector of accommodation. Anabela Isidoro spoke on the sidelines of the annual forum of the European Charter for Su... more >>

Information: Anabela Isidoro highlights interest raised by Azorean Cryptomeria in Hannover, Germany
The Regional Secretary for Forest Resources highlighted today the interest raised by Azorean Cryptomeria and the regional stand at LIGNA 2015, held at the Hannover Exhibition Centre, Germany. This event is considered to be the world's leading fair in the timber industry. "Cryptomeria wood is awakening the curiosity and interest for its aesthetic and physical characteristics. It is a light, littl... more >>

Information: World Forest Day marked with over fifty activities on all islands of the Azores
The Regional Director for Forest Resources announced in Praia da Vitória the organisation of over fifty awareness-raising activities on all islands of the Azores to mark the National Tree Day and the World Forest Day that are celebrated on March 20 and 21, respectively. These initiatives began earlier this week and will run until Saturday. They are developed in partnership with regional pub... more >>

Information: Anabela Isidoro visits public forests to be cut down on the island of Terceira
The Regional Director for Forest Resources visited today some of the areas within the 60 hectares of public forests on Terceira Island that, having reached the end of their useful life, will be put to public tender. This initiative represents an "opportunity" to "enhance the Region's endogenous resources" and contribute to the "generation of wealth and jobs" in the private sector. "The management... more >>

Information: Region provides over 3,900 hectares of uncultivated grazing lands to Azorean farmers
The Regional Director for Forest Resources stressed today on the island of Graciosa the fact that the Government is providing over 3,908 hectares of uncultivated grazing lands is of "great relevance" to over 1,450 regional farmers "The role played by these lands is very important, particularly on smaller islands, where, sometimes, the survival of small farms depends on the availability of these a... more >>