Information: Government of the Azores awards contract for the cutting and reforestation of public cryptomeria forests
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources has decided by unanimous proposal of the jury to award the contract for the sales of cryptomeria forest parcels, which includes the cutting and replanting of tress, to the consortium M. Cabral & Filhas, Lda. e Artur Manuel de Paiva Oliveira, and to the company Marques S.A. The parcels awarded represent over 40 percent of the total area of cryptomeria f... more >>

Information: Regional Government stipulates support to horticulture, floriculture and fruit production
The Regional Government has conducted a survey on the effects of adverse weather conditions that occurred from December 2013 to February 2014 in support infrastructures to animal husbandry activities and agricultural crops. Following this survey, the Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources will allocate additional support to recover the full potential of agricultural production. An Ordinanc... more >>

Information: Horticultural crops grew 19.5% in the Azores, says Luís Neto Viveiros
According to data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) in 2011, the area of horticultural crops in the Azores grew 19.5% in ten years, "despite the significant reduction in the number of farms," said the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport. "This demonstrates we have fewer farmers today; however, farms are larger and farmers have improved their professional qualifications... more >>

Information: Celebrations of World Forestry Day involve over 2,600 participants in the Azores
The Government of the Azores promoted on Friday a total of thirty initiatives to celebrate the World Forestry Day, involving mover 2,600 participants across the archipelago. This year, Recreational Forest Reserves are the main theme of a photography contest promoted in partnership with the Association of Amateur Photographers of the Azores. Announced by the Regional Secretary for Natural Resourc... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros highlights important role of associations in the promotion of fish caught in the Azores
The Regional Secretary of Natural Resources highlighted today the important role played by associations in the implementation of strategies to promote fish caught in the Azores and to boost the income of fishers and shipowners, which are being developed by the Regional Government. The government official pointed out as an example the partnership with the Fisheries Federation for the creation of fi... more >>

Information: Azores "at the forefront" of marine resources conservation, says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources said the Azores have demonstrated that "they are at the forefront" of the regions that have invested in the conservation of marine resources and ecosystems by joining the Hamilton Declaration. "Once again, the Azores are at the forefront of the world regions that have supported the conservation of marine resources and ecosystems as a key factor for th... more >>

Information: Regional Government establishes protocol with IMAR for processing of data on fisheries
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources, through the Regional Directorate for Fisheries, will establish a protocol with IMAR - Institute of Marine Research for the processing and transmission of scientific data on fish caught in the Azores Sea to the European Union. The protocol was announced today in Lisbon by the Regional Director for Fisheries at the end of a meeting with the coordinati... more >>

Information: Azores signs Hamilton Declaration for Sargasso Sea Conservation
The Regional Government signed the Hamilton Declaration for Sargasso Sea Conversation today in Bermuda. The Region will share its experience in this cooperation partnership established between countries, regions and non-governmental organisations, which recognises the pioneering and innovate role of the Azores in the definition of governance policies for ocean marine environments. "The region has... more >>

Information: New Administration Board of IROA, SA to enter into office in the end of March
The new Administration Board of IROA, SA, which will be chaired by Ricardo Silva, has already been chosen and will enter into office by the end of March. A native of Ribeira Grande, Ricardo Silva, 52, holds a degree in History. He has held positions in several public bodies and entities. He served as Regional Director for Housing in the VII and VIII Regional Governments (1996-2004), President of... more >>

Information: Regional Government extends deadline for submission of applications to FUNDOPESCA
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources has approved the extension of the deadline for the submission of applications to FUNDOPESCA to March 7, as requested by several fishers' associations across the archipelago. As of February 28, the Regional Directorate for Fisheries has registered a total of 337 applications, which corresponds to 1,400 fishers. The applications already submitted, r... more >>