Azores to invest 382,000 euros in environmental conservation

The Autonomous Region of the Azores will invest 382,000 euros into environmental conservation and the maintenance of pedestrian trails using revenues from the maritime ecotax. The funds will be made available to the Regional Directorate for Environment and Climate Action (DRAAC) for implementation throughout 2027.

Planned interventions include the maintenance and qualification of the Regional Pedestrian Routes network, the control and eradication of invasive species, the recovery of natural habitats, and the acquisition of equipment for nature conservation. The program also aims to reinforce safety conditions across all islands.

Specific allocations include 70,000 euros for Faial, 50,000 for Flores, 39,000 for Terceira, 21,000 for Pico, 20,000 for São Jorge, 15,000 for Santa Maria, 10,000 for Graciosa, and 7,000 for Corvo. On São Miguel, maintenance will focus on locations such as Ilhéu da Vila Franca do Campo, Serra Devassa, Pico da Vara, Lagoa do Fogo, Pico das Camarinhas, and Lagoa do Congro.