National Protected areas of Portugal

1 national

1.1 national parks
1.2 nature park
1.3 nature reserves
1.4 protected landscapes
1.5 natural monument
1.6 private protected areas

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national parks

admeus, within penede-gerês national park, showing diverse nature of national park

areas classified national parks encompass regions represent natural regional characteristics demonstrate biodiversity of natural , human landscapes, geosites scientific, ecological or educational value. classification of area national park influenced region s natural value, conserving ecological integrity of ecosystem, constituent elements , ecological processes within territory, , prevent intensive exploitation adapting of compatible measures region s conservancy. peneda-gerês national park designated national park in portugal; located in northwest corner of territory, belongs pan parks network.

the peneda-gerês national park has variety of oak , mixed-forests, interspersed groves, peat bogs, , diverse bushlands. golden eagle, eagle owl, european honey buzzard, , whinchat of 147 portuguese birds can found in gerês. along pine marten, stoat, wolf, brown bear, wild goat, adders (vipera latasteiand vipera seoanei) , number of squirrel species.

nature park

the douro river winding through douro international nature park



the rich forests of montesinho nature park



the sandstone outcroppings of berlenga grande in archipelago , nature reserve

nature parks designated based on natural , semi-natural areas, preservation of biodiversity influenced human activities, , requires propagation of sustainable flow between natural , human services. classification of nature park influenced natural characteristics of region affect regional or national development.

international nature park of douro (portuguese: parque natural douro international)
international nature park of tagus (portuguese: parque natural tejo international)
nature park of alvão (portuguese: parque natural de alvão)
nature park of arrábida (portuguese: parque natural de arrábida), located in peninsula of setúbal, region of mediterranean character, variety of sandy beaches;
nature park of montesinho (portuguese: parque natural de montesinho)
nature park of sintra-cascais (portuguese: parque natural de sintra-cascais)
nature park of southwest alentejo , saint vincent coast (portuguese: parque natural sudoeste alentjano e costa vincentina)
guadiana valley natural park (portuguese: parque natural vale guadiana)
nature park of northern coast (portuguese: parque natural de litoral norte)
nature park of ria formosa (portuguese: parque natural da ria formosa)
nature park of serra da estrela (portuguese: parque natural da serra da estrela), in central portugal, extensive range of valleys , turf soils;
nature park of serra de são mamede (portuguese: parque natural da serra de são mamede)
nature park of serras de aires e candeeiros (portuguese: parque natural das serras de aires e candeeiros)

nature reserves

a nature reserve area ecological, geological , physiographic characteristics, other attributes of scientific, ecological or education value, , unoccupied humans in permanent or @ significant level. classification of area nature reserve based on natural characteristics, protection result in future benefits use or appreciate area s resources. zones should remain unaltered human activity during prolonged period of time.

nature reserve of berlengas (portuguese: reserva natural das berlengas)
nature reserve of sado estuary (portuguese: reserva natural estuário sado)
nature reserve of tagus estuary (portuguese: estuário tejo)
nature reserve of dunes of são jacinto (portuguese: reserva natural das dunas de são jacinto)
nature reserve of santo andré , sancha lakes (portuguese: lagoas de santo andré e sancha)
nature reserve of arzila bog (portuguese: reserva natural paul de arzila)
nature reserve of boquilobo bog (portuguese: reserva natural paul de boquilobo)
nature reserve of castro marim , vila real de santo antónio mangroves (portuguese: reserva natural sapal de castro marim-vila real de santo antónio)
nature reserve of serra da malcata (portuguese: reserva natural da serra da malcata)

protected landscapes

protected landscapes result interaction between human , natural use, , may demonstrate aesthetic, ecological or cultural value. classification of area protected landscape envisions protection of natural , cultural uses exist in area, highlighting local use , adopting methods sustain spaces.

protected landscape of fossil coast of costa da caparica (portuguese: paisagem protegida da arriba fóssil da costa da caparica)
protected landscape of serra açor (portuguese: paisagem protegida da serra açor)

natural monument

the cabo mondego lighthouse, sentinel along cape of mondego



symbolizing dinosaurs ranged area of natural monument of pegades de dinossáurios de ourém-torres noves

a natural monument naturally formed occurrence singular, rare our representative characteristics in terms of ecologic, aesthetic, scientific or cultural value, requiring conservation , maintenance. classification envisions protection of natural value, namely notable occurrences of geological patrimony, integrity of characteristics , areas around them, adoption of constraints limit inappropriate use.

natural monument of cabo mondego (portuguese: monumento natural de cabo mondego)
natural monument of carenque (portuguese: monumento natural de carenque)
natural monument of lagosteiros (portuguese: monumento natural de lagosteiros)
natural monument of pedra da mua (portuguese: monumento natural da pedro da mua)
natural monument of pedreira avelino (portuguese: monumento natural da pedreira avelino)
natural monument of pegadas de dinossáurios de ourém-torres novas (portuguese: monumento natural das pegadas de dinossáurios de ourém/torres novas)
natural monument of portas de ródão (portuguese: monumento natural das portas de ródão)

private protected areas

apps private lands, not included within protected areas, natural characteristics (its rarity, scientific, ecological, social or scenic value) require measures protect, conserve , manage continuity. designation effected through request specific property-owner, requiring special candidacy (regulated ordinance 1181/2009, 7 october 2009) , recognition national authority. lands designated apps fall within rnap network, , remain subject management protocols of national authority.

the natural park of madeira protects rare type of subtropical rainforest (laurissilva), , has been designated unesco heritage site. in addition special area, autonomous regions of madeira , azores have several areas designated under protection species , habitat conservation.

the tapada nacional de mafra conspicuous, due rich flora , fauna. tapada created in reign of king john v royal delight of monarch, hunting preserve. area of 8 km² park included species of stag, boar, fox, rapine birds , several other species. today, tapada classified national hunting zone (portuguese: zona de caça nacional).