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Conservation of Marine Protected Species in Mainland Portugal (MarPro)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

Background One of the main constraints to the enlargement of the Natura 2000 network to marine environments is the lack of research on marine habitats and species far from the coast. Few organisations or institutions have the necessary means to undertake such work. The designation of SCIs has thus been affected by the lack of relevant data on specific spe ...
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Enhancing Habitat for the Iberian Lynx and Black Vulture in the Southeast of Portugal (Habitat Lince Abutre)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

Background Habitat loss - particularly of those habitats crucial for feeding and reproduction - is now one of the greatest threats to most at-risk species. One of the consequences of the loss and deterioration of the Mediterranean scrubland habitat in South-East Portugal is the lack of adequate and undisturbed areas for both Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) a ...
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Tæjo Internacional (0337_TI_II_4_E)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

OBJETIVOS: Contribuir al desarrollo socioeconómico del ámbito territorial transfronterizo de Tajo /Tejo Internacional incrementando el valor de su desarrollo turístico sostenible, la conservación de su medio natural y las comunicaciones. ACCIONES: Cooperación para la mejora competitiva de las empresas y de la capacidad de generar empleo. Mejora de los recursos turísticos naturales, patrimoniales o ...
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Marine protected Areas In the Atlantic arc (MAIA)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2012,

The project aims to: 1) share experience on how to draw up management plans for activities which take place in existing marine protected areas (MPAs) and thus fulfill the nature conservation objectives that justified their designation; 2) define and implement joint methodology to identify the marine areas, both inshore and offshore, whose habitats and/or species justify special protection or manag ...
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Gestión conjunta del Parque Natural Baixa Limia Serra do Xurés-Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês (0238_NATURA_XURES_GERES_1_E)

Start date: Dec 31, 2008, End date: Dec 30, 2010,

OBJETIVO: Proteger, preservar e integrar los recursos naturales de la Eurorregión Galicia-Norte de Portugal, promoviendo en los espacios protegidos fronterizos el desarrollo sostenible y la conservación de la biodiversidad, valorizando los recursos ambientales comunes.ACCIONES: Conocimiento y gestión conjunta de los recursos ambientales y ecológicos de la zona de actuación; ordenación del territor ...
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Valorización de los recursos naturales de la cuenca hidrográfica del Miño-Minho (0234_NATURA_MIÑO_MINHO_1_E)

Start date: Dec 31, 2008, End date: Dec 30, 2010,

Recogida, integración, seguimiento, sistematización y análisis multidisciplinar del patrimonio natural de la cuenca hidrográfica del Miño-Minho. Divulgación del conocimiento obtenido y valorización y gestión conjunta de sus recursos Expected ...
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GAPS - Site of Monfurado Active and Participated Management (GAPS)

Start date: Oct 1, 2003, End date: Mar 31, 2008,

Background The mountainous area of Monfurado is a proposed Site of Community Importance for Natura 2000. It covers almost 4000 ha and holds a mix of listed habitats and species which rely on the site’s Atlantic and continental climate influences. Threats had been detected here that risked adversely affecting the natural regeneration potential of protect ...
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Project Tetrax - the conservation of Little Bustard in Alentejo (Tetrax)

Start date: Oct 1, 2002, End date: Dec 31, 2006,

Background The little bustard ( Tetrax tetrax ) can be found throughout extensive agro-pastoral systems in which dry cereals and various fallow predominate. It selects areas with a high diversity of ground cover, i.e., patchworks of pasture, fallow and legume crops. The species has experienced a dramatic decline since the 19th century, becoming extinct in ...
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