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The felling took place at the Herdade do Cabeço da Flauta, in Sesimbra, on private property, but the movement claims it is a protected area. Environmentalists and residents are questioning the lack of intervention and oversight by the Institute for Nature Conservation.
Recent statements by the Minister of Agriculture, who said that laws that prevent the implementation of projects should be reviewed, have been criticised from various quarters.
We regret that the ICNF continues to be in the news for the worst reasons. We would like the ICNF to be recognised, not for controversies, but for discussing the future of nature conservation in Portugal. Opinion by Maria de Jesus Fernandes
Environment minister Maria de Graça Carvalho has today “assured the government is not dismantling, or weakening, the powers of the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests”, writes Lusa, in the The post Government “not going to break up nature conservation institute” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
