LIFE Berlengas – Conserving threatened habitats and species in Berlengas Special Protection Area through sustainable management

LIFE Berlengas – Conserving threatened habitats and species in Berlengas Special Protection Area through sustainable management

Abstract/Aim
The project aims to establish a legally binding management plan with clear and measurable actions and targets for defined sites in the Atlantic coastal archipelago. The Portuguese government has joined forces with SPEA for this objective. Project goals will be achieved though the use of tailored versions of proven archipelago management methodologies. Outcomes will be ready to apply at local, regional, national and international levels.

Keywords
Fauna; Flora; Target species; Berlengas

Partners
Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds – SPEA (Coord.); Universidade Nova de Lisboa; University of Lisbon; Câmara Municipal de Peniche; Institute for Conservation of Nature and Forests – ICNF

Coordinator
MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria: Teresa Mouga – mougat@ipleiria.pt

Funding
1.380.729,00 € (Total) | Programa LIFE // Duration 2014-2018