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Madeira allocates €1.42 million to fencing the Caminho dos Pretos firebreak
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.
João Luís de Castro Teixeira to Become Madeira’s Animal Ombudsman
The Regional Government Council has appointed veterinarian João Luís de Castro Teixeira as Animal Ombudsman. His appointment takes effect on 1 November 2026.
Government authorizes two asset transfers to the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation
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.
Government authorizes 4.6 million for flash flood and forest fire warning systems
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.
New Support Scheme for Forest Restoration After Fires and Disasters
A 100% financial support for reforestation and recovery of forest areas affected by fires, pests, or natural disasters has been approved.
Madeira Government Approves Support for Forest Fire and Pest Prevention
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries has established the funding application regime to protect forests against biotic and abiotic agents, such as fires and pests.
Regional Government approves subsidies for afforestation and tree planting in Madeira
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries sets the rules for applications for European funds for new forest plantations, with a support rate of 90%.
New support scheme to improve resilience and environmental value of Madeira's forests
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries establishes rules for the F.2.6 Intervention of the CAP Strategic Plan, funding investments to improve forest resilience and environmental value.
Hunting season rules established for 2026/2027 in Madeira and Porto Santo
Order No. 417/2026 sets the calendar, periods, bag limits, and restrictions for hunting on the two islands, defining which species can be hunted and the permitted methods.
Government boosts +ENERGIA program with additional 2 million euros
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 new forest rangers appointed to the Forest Institute
37 workers have been permanently appointed to the forest ranger category at the Madeira Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation.
Slope Stabilization Project on VE2 Expressway Exempt from Environmental Impact Assessment
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.