SOS Ambiente hotline recorded the largest number of complaints in 2025
In a review note, the GNR highlights that last year the hotline registered 15,546 reports of environmental infractions, most relating to forest protection against wildfires and to pets.
Manuel João Vieira says everything is upside down in the forest and landscape
Presidential candidate Manuel João Vieira said today that everything is 'upside down' in Portuguese forests and landscapes, and he called for prevention measures and the planting of species other than eucalyptus.
ICNF invests €50 million in fire prevention
Equipment delivered to intermunicipal communities (CIM) and the municipalities of Leiria, Oeste and Lezíria do Tejo. The ICNF’s regional director for the Centre says that preventing fires and enhancing the value of the forest are aspects of the same strategy.
Government wants to double the area of controlled burning and promote grazing
Controlled-burning operations cover an average of 2,500 hectares per year.
