ICNF - Instituto de Conservación de la Naturaleza y de los Bosques

http://www2.icnf.pt/portal

The mission of ICNF, IP is to propose, accompany and ensure the implementation of policies for the conservation of the nature of forests, with the aim of conservation, sustainable use, valorization, enjoyment and public recognition of the natural heritage, promoting sustainable development of forest areas and associated resources, promote the competitiveness of forest areas, ensure structural prevention within the framework of concerted planning and action in the domain of forest defense and hunting and aquaculture resources of inland waters and others directly associated with forests and forestry activities. It is the agency responsible for the management of protected areas of national interest and the implementation of the Natura 2000 Network of our country, in particular the management of Sites of Community Importance and Special Protection Areas for birds.

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