The Nature Park of Flores (Portuguese: Parque Natural das Flores), or simply Flores Nature Park (PNF), developed from the intention of better managing the protected areas of the island of Flores, and was instituted by the Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar (Regional Secretariate for the Environment and Oceans), of the Autonomous Regional Government of the Azores. Although there are several ecosystems and environmentally distinct, this nature reserve includes three principal areas (the calderas Funda and Rasa, the mountain region of Morro Alto and Pico da Sé and the islet of Maria Vaz), in addition to several protected areas.
Nature Park of Flores
Interior landscape of the island of Flores
The location of the various protected areas that constitute the Flores Nature Park
The creation of this Nature Park was made in order to aggregate various protected areas, with various diverse protection statutes covering bio- and geo-diversity.[1] The protected areas included are classified as nature reserves, natural monuments, protected areas for habitat preservation, areas for landscape protection and areas protected for natural resource management.[1]
The Nature Park was created by regional legislative decree on 23 March 2011 (law 8/2011/A).[1]
The island of Flores became part of the network of World Biosphere Reserves (UNESCO), along with the islands of Corvo and Graciosa, on 27 May 2009.[1] The area that is included in the biosphere definition includes most of the island, in addition to the marine ecosystems around them: in total the region includes 58,619 hectares, selected for the landscapes, geological, environmental and cultural characteristics that make it unique.[1] Part of its designation comes from its importance as nesting areas for migratory and marine bird species.[1] The higher altitudes and humid areas of the Central Plateau is known for Atlantic peat bog and forest of Juniperus brevifolia, vital for the island's hydrology and for supporting the ravines and waterfalls that define the landscape.[1]
Geographyedit
A view of the debris field of Fajã de Lopo VazThe snow-covered interior hilltops of Pico de SéThe twin lakes of Lagoa Cumprido and Lagoa Rasa
The Flores Nature Park is actually a dispersed reserve that encompasses several individual areas of protection. The nature reserve encourages the use of the spaces and promotes biodiversity, through nature tourism and the creation of local products.[1] Meanwhile, the regional government provides incentives for promoting scientific investigation, projects to promote international cooperation and sustainable development.[1]
Classified areasedit
Nature reservesedit
Those areas classified as Nature Reserves (Portuguese: Reserva Natural) include:
[FLO01] Nature Reserve of the islet of Maria Vaz (Portuguese: Reserva Natural do Ilhéu de Maria Vaz)[2]
[FLO02] Nature Reserve of Morro Alto and Pico da Sé (Portuguese: Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé)[2]
[FLO03] Nature Reserve of Caldeiras Funda and Rasa (Portuguese: Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa),[3] defined by a line that extends from Pico da Marcela to the 708 metres (2,323 ft) altitude and extends to the southeast, curving at a peak 769 metres (2,523 ft) that separates the water bodies of Caldeira Funda and Ribeira Funda.[2] Then the limits advance to the south along a line delimited by the watershed hydrography of Caldeira Funda, connecting the lake area forest road, before following the tract north to the old Caminho Velho to Rochão da Ventosa, continuing the southern area of the Ribeira do Mosteiro until the confluence before extending north, until the top of Pico da Marcela and returning.[2]
Natural monumentsedit
[FLO04] Natural Monument of Rocha dos Bordões (Portuguese: Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões),[4] the natural monument intersects the Estrada Regional E.R.1–2 and Ribeira do Fundão, extending to the south for 700 metres (2,300 ft), curving near Ribeira da Lapa, before extending north to the top of the Rocha dos Bordões.[2] From this point the border extends to the west, until the 470 metres (1,540 ft) altitude before intersecting the Ribeira do Fundão back to the E.R.1–2.[2]
Protected areasedit
Areas classified for Protection and Management of Habitats or Species (Portuguese: Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies):
[FLO05] Protected Area of the Northwest Coast (Portuguese: Área Protegida da Costa Nordeste)[5]
[FLO06] Protected Area of Ponta Caveira (Portuguese: Área Protegida da Ponta da Caveira)[6]
[FLO07] Protected Area of the South and Southwest Coast (Portuguese: Área Protegida da Costa Sul e Sudoeste)[6]
Protected landscapesedit
Areas classified as Protected Landscapes (Portuguese: Paisagem Protegida):
[FLO08] Protected Landscape of the Central Zone and Western Bluffs (Portuguese: Área Protegida da Zona Central e Falésias da Costa Oeste)[7]
Resource areasedit
Areas classified for Management of Resources (Portuguese: Gestão de Recursos):
[FLO09] Protected Resource Management Area of the North Coast (Portuguese: Área Protegida da Costa Norte)[8]
Trailsedit
The natural monument of Rocha dos Bordões
From each of the trails, there are different points of interest that can be discovered, including varying landscapes and buildings on the journey, highlighted by common species of flora and fauna.[9] Geological formations and various buildings mark the history of the Azores, since many of these trails were the original paths between settled areas, allowing contact between people and the exchange of agricultural products and fish, among others.[9] The official hiking trails are:[9]
PR1FLO Ponta Delgada – Fajã Grande
PR2FLO Lajedo – Fajã Grande
PR3FLO Poço do Bacalhau
PR4FLO Fajã Lopo Vaz
Interpretative Centeredit
Situated in the centre of Santa Cruz das Flores, in the area of Boqueiro. and created in the oil tanks used to store whale oil, produced in the whaling factory.[10] It is an area dedicated to the promotion and learning about the local environment, and specifically, marine ecosystem. At the site it is possible to view information on migratory and local bird species, but also includes a review of the whales and marine species that abound in the hydrothermal vents off the shelf.[10] The site includes washrooms, lounges and shops, but also access to tour guides, an auditorium for films and permanent expositions.[10]
^ abcdefghiSecretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar, ed. (2013). "Flores/Parque Natural". Horta (Azores), Portugal: Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar/Direcção Regional do Ambiente/Parque Natural das Flores. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
^ abcdefDiário da República (23 March 2011), p.1632
^ abcSecretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar, ed. (2013). "Flores/O Que Visitar/Trilhos". Horta (Azores), Portugal: Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar/Direcção Regional do Ambiente/Parque Natural das Flores. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
^ abcSecretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar, ed. (2013). . Horta (Azores), Portugal: Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar/Direcção Regional do Ambiente/Parque Natural das Flores. Archived from the original on 3 April 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
Sourcesedit
Diário da República, ed. (23 March 2011), Decreto Legislativo Regional n.º 8/2011/A: Parque Natural da Ilha das Flores(PDF) (in Portuguese), vol. Série I (58 ed.), Lisbon, Portugal: INCM Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda, pp. 1618–1634, retrieved 29 March 2014
External linksedit
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The Nature Park of Flores Portuguese Parque Natural das Flores or simply Flores Nature Park PNF developed from the intention of better managing the protected areas of the island of Flores and was instituted by the Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar Regional Secretariate for the Environment and Oceans of the Autonomous Regional Government of the Azores Although there are several ecosystems and environmentally distinct this nature reserve includes three principal areas the calderas Funda and Rasa the mountain region of Morro Alto and Pico da Se and the islet of Maria Vaz in addition to several protected areas Nature Park of FloresInterior landscape of the island of FloresThe location of the various protected areas that constitute the Flores Nature ParkLocationFlores Central Azores PortugalEstablishedDecreto Legislativo Regional n º 46 2008 ANamed forFloresOperatorSecretario Regional do Ambiente e do MarWebsitewww parquesnaturais azores gov pt Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Classified areas 2 1 1 Nature reserves 2 1 2 Natural monuments 2 1 3 Protected areas 2 1 4 Protected landscapes 2 1 5 Resource areas 2 2 Trails 3 Interpretative Center 4 See also 5 References 5 1 Notes 5 2 Sources 6 External linksHistory editThe creation of this Nature Park was made in order to aggregate various protected areas with various diverse protection statutes covering bio and geo diversity 1 The protected areas included are classified as nature reserves natural monuments protected areas for habitat preservation areas for landscape protection and areas protected for natural resource management 1 The Nature Park was created by regional legislative decree on 23 March 2011 law 8 2011 A 1 The island of Flores became part of the network of World Biosphere Reserves UNESCO along with the islands of Corvo and Graciosa on 27 May 2009 1 The area that is included in the biosphere definition includes most of the island in addition to the marine ecosystems around them in total the region includes 58 619 hectares selected for the landscapes geological environmental and cultural characteristics that make it unique 1 Part of its designation comes from its importance as nesting areas for migratory and marine bird species 1 The higher altitudes and humid areas of the Central Plateau is known for Atlantic peat bog and forest of Juniperus brevifolia vital for the island s hydrology and for supporting the ravines and waterfalls that define the landscape 1 Geography edit nbsp A view of the debris field of Faja de Lopo Vaz nbsp The snow covered interior hilltops of Pico de Se nbsp The twin lakes of Lagoa Cumprido and Lagoa RasaThe Flores Nature Park is actually a dispersed reserve that encompasses several individual areas of protection The nature reserve encourages the use of the spaces and promotes biodiversity through nature tourism and the creation of local products 1 Meanwhile the regional government provides incentives for promoting scientific investigation projects to promote international cooperation and sustainable development 1 Classified areas edit Nature reserves edit Those areas classified as Nature Reserves Portuguese Reserva Natural include FLO01 Nature Reserve of the islet of Maria Vaz Portuguese Reserva Natural do Ilheu de Maria Vaz 2 FLO02 Nature Reserve of Morro Alto and Pico da Se Portuguese Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Se 2 FLO03 Nature Reserve of Caldeiras Funda and Rasa Portuguese Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa 3 defined by a line that extends from Pico da Marcela to the 708 metres 2 323 ft altitude and extends to the southeast curving at a peak 769 metres 2 523 ft that separates the water bodies of Caldeira Funda and Ribeira Funda 2 Then the limits advance to the south along a line delimited by the watershed hydrography of Caldeira Funda connecting the lake area forest road before following the tract north to the old Caminho Velho to Rochao da Ventosa continuing the southern area of the Ribeira do Mosteiro until the confluence before extending north until the top of Pico da Marcela and returning 2 Natural monuments edit FLO04 Natural Monument of Rocha dos Bordoes Portuguese Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordoes 4 the natural monument intersects the Estrada Regional E R 1 2 and Ribeira do Fundao extending to the south for 700 metres 2 300 ft curving near Ribeira da Lapa before extending north to the top of the Rocha dos Bordoes 2 From this point the border extends to the west until the 470 metres 1 540 ft altitude before intersecting the Ribeira do Fundao back to the E R 1 2 2 Protected areas edit Areas classified for Protection and Management of Habitats or Species Portuguese Area Protegida para a Gestao de Habitats ou Especies FLO05 Protected Area of the Northwest Coast Portuguese Area Protegida da Costa Nordeste 5 FLO06 Protected Area of Ponta Caveira Portuguese Area Protegida da Ponta da Caveira 6 FLO07 Protected Area of the South and Southwest Coast Portuguese Area Protegida da Costa Sul e Sudoeste 6 Protected landscapes edit Areas classified as Protected Landscapes Portuguese Paisagem Protegida FLO08 Protected Landscape of the Central Zone and Western Bluffs Portuguese Area Protegida da Zona Central e Falesias da Costa Oeste 7 Resource areas edit Areas classified for Management of Resources Portuguese Gestao de Recursos FLO09 Protected Resource Management Area of the North Coast Portuguese Area Protegida da Costa Norte 8 Trails edit nbsp The natural monument of Rocha dos BordoesFrom each of the trails there are different points of interest that can be discovered including varying landscapes and buildings on the journey highlighted by common species of flora and fauna 9 Geological formations and various buildings mark the history of the Azores since many of these trails were the original paths between settled areas allowing contact between people and the exchange of agricultural products and fish among others 9 The official hiking trails are 9 PR1FLO Ponta Delgada Faja Grande PR2FLO Lajedo Faja Grande PR3FLO Poco do Bacalhau PR4FLO Faja Lopo VazInterpretative Center editSituated in the centre of Santa Cruz das Flores in the area of Boqueiro and created in the oil tanks used to store whale oil produced in the whaling factory 10 It is an area dedicated to the promotion and learning about the local environment and specifically marine ecosystem At the site it is possible to view information on migratory and local bird species but also includes a review of the whales and marine species that abound in the hydrothermal vents off the shelf 10 The site includes washrooms lounges and shops but also access to tour guides an auditorium for films and permanent expositions 10 See also editProtected areas of the AzoresReferences editNotes edit a b c d e f g h i Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar ed 2013 Flores Parque Natural Horta Azores Portugal Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar Direccao Regional do Ambiente Parque Natural das Flores Retrieved 29 March 2014 a b c d e f Diario da Republica 23 March 2011 p 1632 Diario da Republica 23 March 2011 p 1622 Diario da Republica 23 March 2011 p 1623 Diario da Republica 23 March 2011 p 1624 a b Diario da Republica 23 March 2011 p 1625 Diario da Republica 23 March 2011 p 1626 Diario da Republica 23 March 2011 p 1626 1627 a b c Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar ed 2013 Flores O Que Visitar Trilhos Horta Azores Portugal Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar Direccao Regional do Ambiente Parque Natural das Flores Retrieved 29 March 2014 a b c Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar ed 2013 Flores O Que Visitar Centros Ambientais Horta Azores Portugal Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar Direccao Regional do Ambiente Parque Natural das Flores Archived from the original on 3 April 2014 Retrieved 29 March 2014 Sources edit Diario da Republica ed 23 March 2011 Decreto Legislativo Regional n º 8 2011 A Parque Natural da Ilha das Flores PDF in Portuguese vol Serie I 58 ed Lisbon Portugal INCM Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda pp 1618 1634 retrieved 29 March 2014External links editSecretaria Regional do Ambiente e do Mar Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nature Park of Flores amp oldid 1129305724, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
