Information: New LIFE + "Lands of Priolo" project starts on July 1
The new LIFE + "Lands of Priolo" (Azores Bullfinch) project, presented by the Regional Secretariat for Regional Resources in partnership with the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA), will enter into operation on July 1 to reinforce the viability of the work carried out on the Northeast area of São Miguel Island, the only region in the world where this small bird species lives. ... more >>

Information: Azores distinguished once again as best "green" tourist destination in Europe
The archipelago of the Azores was once again considered as the best "green" tourist destination in Europe (QualityCoast GOLD). As in 2012, the prize was awarded at an official ceremony that took place in Malta on Monday, the European Maritime Day. The "QualityCoast" annual awards are delivered by the "European Coastal & Marine Union" (EUCC), following the evaluation of the sustainability of m... more >>

Information: "Açores Entre Mares 2013" campaign starts on the Day of the Azores
The "Açores Entre Mares" (Azores Between Seas) campaign, an initiative promoted by the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources, will be held throughout the archipelago between May 20, European Maritime Day, and June 8, World Ocean Day. The programme includes activities promoted by civil society organisations, local authorities, non-governmental environmen... more >>

Information: Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources allocates 40 thousand Euros to Azores Geopark
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources signed today in Horta a cooperation protocol with Azores Geopark, which became part of the Global and European Geoparks Network in March as the 53rd European Geopark. "With the allocation of a financial support in the amount of 40 thousand Euros, this association will be able to develop this year various projects and actions with the aim of promo... more >>

Information: National Strategy for the Sea discussed on Faial
In the context of the initiatives promoted for the discussion of a National Strategy for the Sea, the Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources promotes a debate at the Auditorium of Faial Botanical Garden on Thursday. The public session starts at 6 PM and will be chaired by the Regional Secretary for Natural Resources, Luís Neto Viveiros. The event will be attended by the Captain of Horta... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros assures that the Regional Government does not encourage permanent housing of cattle in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources stated at the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that the Regional Government does not encourage the permanent housing of cattle in the archipelago. "The policy pursued by this Government is targeted at the maintenance of the traditional farming system in the Azores" in the dairy and meat sectors, stated Luís Neto Viveiros during the discussion of a... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores invests over 366 thousand Euros in the recovery of Pico vineyard
The Regional Government signed today in Lagido, municipality of Madalena, 22 new projects for the recovery of vineyards on Pico in a total area of 18.35 hectares, corresponding to a financial support over 366 thousand Euros. The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources highlighted the interest and commitment of Pico's wine producers in the recovery of vineyards. This culture has a profitability ... more >>

Information: "Priolo Brand" already has 15 member companies
The Permanent Forum of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (ECST) in the Lands of "Priolo" (Azores Bullfinch) held its annual meeting at the Municipal Cultural Centre of Nordeste on the island of São Miguel. During this meeting, 15 companies from this island formally joined the "Priolo Brand." The first companies embracing the principles of ECST and the "Priolo Brand" will devel... more >>

Information: 27 Azorean beach areas distinguished with "Blue Flag" award
The 27 beach areas in the Azores that have applied for the Blue Flag award this year were all approved by the International Jury of this environmental quality certificate that distinguishes the effort undertaken by several entities to improve marine and coastal environment. The Blue Flag is awarded annually to beach areas, marinas and recreational ports that submit their applications and meet a ... more >>

Information: International experts on the effects of marine sediment extraction meet in Horta
The WGEXT group of ICES - International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, which studies the impact of marine aggregate extraction, is meeting this week in the city of Horta on the island of Faial. This initiative has the support of the Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources. The meeting is being attended by scientists, technicians in the extraction industry, environmental managers f... more >>