Summary:
The protected network comprises important areas for the conservation of biodiversity such as the natural parks of Corvo, Flores, Faial, Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa, Terceira, São Miguel and Santa Maria e o Parque Marinho do Arquipélago dos Açores.
Additional remarks:
Coincidence between the Natura 2000 and regional protected areas.
Category of best practice:
Biodiversity management (e.g. conservation ex situ and in situ, sustainable use and exploitation, rehabilitation, management of invasive species, pollutants, pesticides)
Governance and policies (e.g. interactions science/societies, regulations, decision-makers, networks, international collaborations)
Criteria used to define the best practice:
Significant contribution to preservation of biodiversity and ecological effectiveness
Web address of best practice:
Organisation:
Direção de Serviços de Conservação da Natureza e Sensibilização Ambiental Edifício Matos Souto - Piedade - Lajes do Pico
Contact details:
(info.dra@azores.gov.pt)
Geographic region:
Macaronesia
Location:
Azores