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The new military facility will occupy almost a quarter of the Alter do Chão municipality and will impact conservation areas for the great bustard, little bustard, stone-curlew, and Montagu's harrier.
Its mission is to promote knowledge, preservation and environmental education in a fun and engaging way, and to this end, its work is guided by five fundamental values: education, entertainment, The post Awareness is the first step to protection appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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.
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.
Restoring nature is a priority for WWF Portugal, which marks its first anniversary, and is essential for adapting to climate change. Governments must be consistent in their efforts.
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.
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 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.
A substantial part of the forest stands in the Leiria National Forest was partially or completely blown down due to Storm Kristin, the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) told the Lusa news agency today.
The Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) has called on authorities to refuse plans for a wind-power project in Alcoutim, citing serious environmental harm.
Political rhetoric matters a great deal. When it is ambiguous, it legitimises shortcuts; when it is clear, it strengthens institutions. What is expected of a government is that it be the primary guardian of environmental legality. Opinion by Helena Freitas
Non-governmental organisations say the Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests should once again be under the sole oversight of the Ministry of the Environment.
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.
The environmental organisation is calling on the Prime Minister to take a 'clear position' in response to José Manuel Fernandes' remarks.
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.
The ICNF's dual oversight is a structural problem because it creates ambiguity, allows contradictory guidance and weakens the position of those who must make decisions on the ground. Opinion by Miguel Bastos Araújo
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.
There are allegations of government pressure and harassment against the technicians who prepare the reports for the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests.
José Manuel Fernandes sent a video message to the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) in which he complains that it issues many negative opinions, but did not show the recording.
According to Maria da Graça Carvalho, this change should be completed by the end of the summer.
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 eyes 600,000 trees milestone appeared first on Portugal Resident.
