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The Regional Government has approved the plan for the 2026 summer season, focusing on prevention and surveillance in high-risk areas.
Through Resolution no. 526/2026, the Regional Government Council has approved the Forest Fire Prevention and Surveillance Plan for the Autonomous Region of Madeira - 2026. The plan, prepared by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, IP-RAM (IFCN, IP-RAM), aims to strengthen operational readiness and the protection of ecosystems and populations.
The strategy is based on coordination between the IFCN, the Regional Civil Protection Service, IP-RAM, and the Municipal Councils, focusing on reducing ignitions and minimizing burnt areas through a territorially balanced approach.
The Regional Government has approved a budget increase of 2 million euros for the renewable energy incentives program +ENERGIA, raising the total allocation to 7.5 million euros.
37 workers have been permanently appointed to the forest ranger category at the Madeira Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation.
The Regional Government has granted a full exemption from the environmental impact assessment procedure for a slope stabilization and protection project on the Via Expresso 2 expressway in the municipality of Porto Moniz.