Informação: Regional Government invests in redevelopment of coastal areas on several islands of the archipelago
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology highlighted on Faial the importance of investing in the protection and redevelopment of coastal areas of the Azores as it safeguards their use by residents and visitors, boosting coastal and maritime tourism. Gui Menezes spoke on the sidelines of a visit to the rehabilitation of pedestrian access to Salão Port. He stressed that the in... Mais >>

Informação: Rarest orchid in Europe found on Faial
The Regional Directorate for the Environment confirmed this week the discovery of the rarest orchid in Europe (Platanthera azorica) on Faial Island, which was until now only known on São Jorge. The orchid was initially identified by a tourist, who warned of the possibility for the existence of this rare orchid in the Natural Reserve of Caldeira do Faial. A technical team of Faial Botanical G... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores signs agreements with parish councils of Faial Island for installation of eco-centres
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Horta that the installation of eco-centres allows the improvement of waste storage as well as its disposal, thus facilitating its referral to the appropriate final destination. Marta Guerreiro spoke at the signing ceremony of collaboration agreements with the parish councils of the Salão, Ribeirinha and Castelo Branco, Fai... Mais >>

Informação: Signage for blind people makes Faial Botanical Garden more accessible to all, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Horta that any citizen, regardless of their physical limitations, should use Interpretation Centres autonomously, which is already possible at Faial Botanical Garden through the installation of signage for the blind. "The increasing number of visitors over the last few years brings the need to make this space more accessible to a... Mais >>

Informação:  Nature watchers save loggerhead turtle
A loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) washed ashore last weekend on Mosteiros beach, São Miguel Island, and was rescued by a team of Nature Watchers from São Miguel Natural Park. The juvenile tortoise, about 40 centimetres long, showed slight head and neck injuries. After evaluation, the turtle was returned to the natural environment, having been released on São Roque beach. Caretta... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to assess Coastal Management Plan of Terceira Island
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism, will start the works on the evaluation of the Coastal Management Plan of Terceira Island (POOC). A team of technicians of the Regional Directorate for the Environment will travel to this island, where several hearing meetings will be held local entities. In this context, the team will also work in t... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Environmental Centres with free admission for young people
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, promotes the free admission of holders of Interjovem, Youth and Student cards. The discount on admission tickets to these centres increases from 20% to 100% for the holders of the aforementioned cards, who will now have free admission to the entire network of Environmental Centres of the Azores Natural Parks. This... Mais >>

Informação: Miosótis Award example of the commitment to sustainable tourism, says Marta Guerreiro
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism highlighted today the "Miosótis" award as an example of the commitment made by the Regional Government regarding sustainability issues, promoting a close relation between the environment and tourism. "This intention of the Regional Government also arose from the need to create a credible and rigorous environmental mark to be assigned ... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro says the Azores are reaching more demanding targets in urban waste processing
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated in Horta that the Azores have made significant progress in urban waste processing, having recovered half of generated waste in 2016. Marta Guerreiro spoke on the presentation of 2016 Urban Waste Reports, pointing out that "the recycling of packaging waste from the selective collection was at 54.7 kilos per inhabitant in the Region, ... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro announces approval of 10 new trails in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism announced today the approval of 10 new hiking trails in the Azores, with a total extension of 150 kilometres, ensuring an increasingly sustainable supply of this tourism product in terms of quantity and quality. "In 2017, we received 25 proposals for new routes and changes to existing ones. The 10 trails approved today have favourable con... Mais >>