The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and the Sea and the Graciosa Natural Park, presents the Graciosa Natural Park Guide at the Municipal Library on July 16 at 10:30 AM.
Comprising several topics that go beyond basic environmental issues, this guide also aims to provide visitors with an opportunity to become acquainted with the natural landscape of Graciosa as well as with aspects concerning its formation, geological features, history, and cultural and building heritage.
As part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO since September 2007, the Graciosa Natural Park was created by the Regional Legislative Decree no.45/2008/A of November 5. This area not only encompasses extensive areas along the coastline such as the "Caldeira," where the famous "Gruta do Enxofre" (Sulphur Cave) is located, but also the islets, including the Praia islet which is an important nesting habitat for seabirds and the home of the most recent endemic species found - the Monteiro's Storm Petrel (Oceanodroma monteiroi).
Graciosa Natural Park Guide aims to be an exceptional support tool for the discovery of natural values, including the most important plant and animal species, as well as a handbook to guide visitors and local in this discovery.
Published in a format that meets international standards, this guide is one of the nine guides on regional natural parks, one for each Island Nature Park.