The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation will occupy the Quinta Vila Passos through a sublease and receive the vessel 'GOLDMUND' to support marine protected areas.
The Government Council approved two resolutions granting assets to the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, IP-RAM (IFCN). The operations include a sublease of a historic property in Funchal and the free transfer of a vessel, both aimed at supporting the institute's missions.
The decisions, made on September 8, 2026, are as follows:
Authorized by Regional Government Council Resolution No. 875/2026.
Authorized by Regional Government Council Resolution No. 876/2026.
Both operations aim to rationalize public resources and strengthen the operational capacity of IFCN in its areas of competence.
The Region has authorised the allocation across 2026 and 2027 of costs for three fencing lots along the Caminho dos Pretos firebreak. The total investment is €1,420,000, plus VAT.
The Regional Government Council has appointed veterinarian João Luís de Castro Teixeira as Animal Ombudsman. His appointment takes effect on 1 November 2026.
Two ordinances authorize the distribution of budgetary charges for the acquisition of a river flow monitoring network and an integrated forest fire video surveillance system.