Serra da Gardunha has joined the Natura 2000 network. Activities in this area must be authorised by the Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests.
Serra da Gardunha better protected after designation as a Special Area of Conservation
Monday, 26 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
ICNF is Portugal’s Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas), the state agency that manages protected areas, forests and many environmental licences. In this story ICNF matters because changes to laws or ministerial guidance can affect whether projects pass environmental checks or need different permits.
