Information: Regional Government defends proximity management in Fisheries to safeguard the income of industry professionals
During the World Ocean Summit, taking place in San Francisco, USA, the Regional Secretary for Natural Resources defended a proximity management for fisheries in order to assure the sustainability of stocks and safeguard to the income of fishing professionals. "The management of fisheries and marine activities will have to be coordinated at a global scale, but they should be based on the principl... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores at World Oceans Summit 2014 in the USA
The Government of the Azores will attend the World Ocean Summit 2014 to take place in San Francisco, USA, from February 24-26. This year's edition will be held under the theme "Ocean Sustainability and Governance". The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources, Luís Neto Viveiros, and the Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs, Filipe Porteiro, will participate in debates on governance of wate... more >>

Information: Azores invest in business potential at SISAB with the largest participation ever
The Azores stand at the International Food and Drinks Sector Fair (SISAB), which is taking place at Pavilhão Atlântico in Lisbon until February 19, will feature 30 regional companies. This is the largest presence ever of the archipelago at an event that is considered to be the "annual meeting point" for the export of national food and drinks. "This is an excellent opportunity for ou... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes integrated action plan to promote viticulture
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources revealed today in Madalena do Pico that the Regional Government will implement an action plan to recover, preserve and stimulate the potential of the vineyard culture and wine production in the archipelago. "The ongoing work intends to enhance not only the increased profitability of the vineyard culture, but also all business-related areas, including ... more >>

Information: Azores to receive 77 million Euros under POSEI-Agriculture on an annual basis
The Azores will receive a total of 77 million Euros under POSEI-Agriculture on an annual basis, announced today the Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources, who will propose to the European Commission the new strategy for the use of these funds in July. After securing the maintenance of the financial envelope granted to this programme at a period of strong budget containment in the Community ... more >>

Information: Activation of FUNDOPESCA to cover other professionals in the fishing sector
The Administration Board of FUNDOPESCA unanimously decided to stipulate amount of support awarded to fishers at 254.62 Euros; beneficiaries cannot have another occupation other than fishing. The activation of this fund was justified by rough sea conditions that have prevented fishing vessels from operating at sea for 15 interspersed days. In accordance with the proposal submitted by the Governme... more >>

Information: Faial Botanical Garden preserves 120 Azorean endemic species
The Faial Botanical Garden has planted over 500 specimens of about 120 Azorean endemic species that make up its collection, including rare species such as Veronica Dabneyi and Myosotis azorica. In addition, several other endemic species were planted, including: Myosotis maritima (15), commonly known as "Forget-me-not"; Leontodon filii (33); Azorina vidalii, known as Azores bellflower, (14); Euph... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores and shipowners from São Miguel agree on reduction of horse mackerel catches
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources and the São Miguel horse mackerel shipowners have reached an understanding for the fisheries management of this species by reducing catches on the island's ports, thus preventing an oversupply and the subsequent loss of shipowners and fishers. "The Government has been aware of the developments of the fish market in recent months." In fact, "the ... more >>

Information: Azorean Government launches first international tender for the sale of timber
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources announced in Nordeste the launch of the international tender for the cutting and reforestation of the first 103.6 hectares of Cryptomeria forest on the island of São Miguel with the aim of revitalising the timber industry. These first 103.6 hectares are located in the forest management units of the Forest Areas of Tronqueira, Achadinha, Lomba ... more >>

Information: World Wetlands Day celebrated on all the islands of the archipelago
In the Azores, where there are 13 areas classified as Wetlands of International Importance, the Regional Government will celebrate the World Wetlands Day across the archipelago across the archipelago. This day celebrates signing of the Convention in Ramsar, Iran, on February 2, 1971, with the aim of promoting international cooperation and national actions for a rational and sustainable management ... more >>