The Portuguese government is set to provide financial support of 300 to 360 euros per hectare for controlled burning operations conducted by certified technicians to improve forest management.
Government to pay up to 360 euros per hectare for controlled burning
Friday, 20 March 2026RSS
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Rui Ladeira is the Secretary of State for Forests (Secretário de Estado das Florestas) in the Portuguese government. He is responsible for forest management and wildfire prevention, including the implementation of financial support for controlled burning (fogo controlado) programs. Before joining the national government in 2024, he served as the Mayor of Vouzela for 11 years.
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