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Twenty-two municipalities affected by bad weather that will manage integrated landscape management operations (OIGP) will receive 30 million euros in the coming days, announced the Secretary of State for Forests, Rui Ladeira, this Tuesday. “Of the 40 million euros in resources that we made available in the context of Storm Kristin...”
The municipality of Gouveia is holding the inaugural public consultation session regarding landscape management strategies in the country.
The Portuguese Association of Landscape Architects calls for these professionals to collaborate in responding to the devastation caused by Storm Kristin, highlighting the urgent need to transform landscape planning and management. The association states that the storm exposed “old structural weaknesses” in the territory, revealing underlying issues such as inadequate forest management and poor integration of green infrastructure. They emphasize that recovery should not just restore what was lost but also involve ecological reconstruction and improved resilience. The association urges landscape architects to work with national, regional, and local authorities in this effort. The storms have resulted in 16 deaths in Portugal and significant material damage, particularly in the Centre, Lisbon, and Alentejo regions, prompting the government to declare a state of calamity and announce support measures.
