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The Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (IPG) has secured 1.2 million euros from the ERDF to protect biodiversity, increase the resilience of cherry orchards against climate change, and economically promote the Iberian cherry.
Preserving the Montesinho Natural Park is the goal. In Bragança, public tenders have already been launched to protect part of the environmental heritage.
Portugal has been fined millions for inadequate protection of Iberian species, including the gold-striped salamander, griffon vulture, Iberian wall lizard, wolf, and fire salamander. Despite having years to implement conservation measures, the country failed to sufficiently safeguard these and thousands of other plant and animal species, leading to the penalty.
Portugal has been fined millions for failing to adequately protect several rare and endangered species, including the gold-striped salamander, griffon vulture, Iberian spiny lizard, wolf, and the natterjack toad, among others. Despite having years to implement necessary conservation measures, the country did not take sufficient action, leading to the penalty. The case highlights ongoing concerns about Portugal's commitment to biodiversity preservation.
Loulé is celebrating the official classification of two new locally protected areas, bringing the municipality’s total to five protected sites of local scope – a national record. The newly recognised The post New protected status for rare ecosystems in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Official data indicate that the loss of wetlands is three times greater than that of forests, emphasising that they 'are indispensable' for combating climate change and safeguarding biodiversity.
A substantial portion of those that remain are in poor ecological condition.
Official data indicate that almost 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 18th century and that wetland loss is three times greater than forest loss.
Between montado and cork oak woodland, the environmental schools that dominate the universities and the noisy environmental movement will choose the cork oak woodland without hesitation. A mistake.
Among the species declared extinct are several birds, mammals and invertebrates that experts already classify as “irreversible”.
Home News New Portugal Special Area of Conservation New Portugal Special Area of Conservation The Serra da Gardunha has been classified as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
The Serra da Malcata aims to protect a wide variety of species. The territory now benefits from a legal framework for the conservation of habitats, granting it special protection.
The municipalities of Portimão and Lagos will mark World Wetlands Day on Monday (February 2) by signing a letter of intent aimed at reactivating the Association of Municipalities of the The post Portimão and Lagos to revive Ria de Alvor association appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The government has designated a Special Conservation Zone for the Douro International Park to protect its habitats, species and landscape values.
Home News Protecting Portugal river Protecting Portugal river The Special Conservation Zone of the Minho River, which also includes the special protection zone of the Coura River, in the district of Viana do Castelo, has a legal framework for protection and conservation starting on 28 January.
Environmental groups and local residents will gather near Lagoa’s Alagoas Brancas wetland on Sunday (February 1) to mark World Wetlands Day. Often described by experts as a “Mini Doñana” (referencing The post World Wetlands Day marked with guided visit to Algarve’s ‘Mini Doñana’ appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal has considerable biodiversity — a result of its geography, climate and historical ties to the sea. But it is little studied, and we value it even less.
Home News Unique plant species found in Portugal Unique plant species found in Portugal João Farminhão, a researcher at the University of Coimbra ( UC), has discovered a new plant species that exists worldwide only on the cliffs of Gargalo do Tejo, in Almada, opposite Lisbon.
João Farminhão discovered a unique plant in the Gargalo do Tejo, in Almada. There are only a few dozen specimens of this Linaria: 'It is the most Almadan plant on Earth.'
The Renature Monchique project is entering its seventh year with an ambitious target: reaching a total of 600,000 trees planted in the Monchique mountains by the end of February. Launched The post Renature Monchique relaunches with 600,000 trees milestone in sight appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The creation of the new D. Carlos Marine Reserve has just been put out for public consultation, which will run until 6 March. It will be the largest Marine Protected Area in Portugal, encompassing the Madeira-Tore seamounts and the Gorringe Bank, covering an area of 173,000 square kilometres. It is an offshore reserve nearly twice the size of Portugal’s land territory.
Loss of diversity in this species raises the risk of widespread ecosystem collapse.
The newly designated marine reserve around Madeira covers an area double the archipelago's terrestrial area, making it one of the largest marine protected areas in the EU.
Fewer than ten individuals of this porpoise are left; the article asks whether conservation measures can save the species and outlines the main threats and possible responses.
