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'''Portugal's conservation areas''' are divided into five categories: One national park (''Parque Nacional''), 12 natural parks (''Parque Natural''), 9 natural reserves (''Reserva Natural''), 5 natural monuments (''Monumento Natural''), and 7 protected landscapes (''Paisagem Protegida''). |
'''Portugal's conservation areas''' are divided into five categories: One national park (''Parque Nacional''), 12 natural parks (''Parque Natural''), 9 natural reserves (''Reserva Natural''), 5 natural monuments (''Monumento Natural''), and 7 protected landscapes (''Paisagem Protegida''). |
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The action of man, the diversity of the climate, and the geographical diversity has shaped the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] Flora. There are almost 2,800 autochthonous species. Due to economical reasons the pines trees (especially the ''Pinus pinaster'' and ''Pinus pinea'' species), the chestnut tree (''castanea sativa'') and the eucalyptus (''Eucalyptus globulus'') are very widespread. |
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The national park, [[Peneda-Gerês National Park]] (mostly known has Gerês) is located in the extreme north of Portugal. The park has a wide variety of [[oak]]en and mixed forests, with rare habitats, [[grove]]s, [[peat bog]]s, and diverse [[Shrub|bushes]]. The [[Golden Eagle]], the [[Eurasian Eagle Owl|Eagle Owl]], the [[Honey Buzzard]], and the [[Whinchat]] are some of the 147 [[List of Portuguese birds|Portuguese birds]] that can be found in Gerês. Along with the [[Pine Marten]], the [[Stoat]], the [[Wolf]], the adders (''[[Vipera latastei]]'' and ''[[Vipera seoanei]]'') and a growing number of [[squirrel]]s. The [[Serra da Estrela Natural Park]] in central Portugal, with its extensive valleys and turf soils, and the [[Arrábida]] Natural Park in the [[Setúbal Peninsula]] with its Mediterranean character and the sand varieties of its beaches unveil the ecological variety of Portugal. |
The national park, [[Peneda-Gerês National Park]] (mostly known has Gerês) is located in the extreme north of Portugal. The park has a wide variety of [[oak]]en and mixed forests, with rare habitats, [[grove]]s, [[peat bog]]s, and diverse [[Shrub|bushes]]. The [[Golden Eagle]], the [[Eurasian Eagle Owl|Eagle Owl]], the [[Honey Buzzard]], and the [[Whinchat]] are some of the 147 [[List of Portuguese birds|Portuguese birds]] that can be found in Gerês. Along with the [[Pine Marten]], the [[Stoat]], the [[Wolf]], the brown bear, the wild goat, the adders (''[[Vipera latastei]]'' and ''[[Vipera seoanei]]'') and a growing number of [[squirrel]]s. The [[Serra da Estrela Natural Park]] in central Portugal, with its extensive valleys and turf soils, and the [[Arrábida]] Natural Park in the [[Setúbal Peninsula]] with its Mediterranean character and the sand varieties of its beaches unveil the ecological variety of Portugal. |
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The Natural Park of Madeira protects a very rare type of subtropical rainforest, unique in Europe called « the laurissilva». |
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Several places in portugal ( not only national parks,natural parks, reserves or protected landscapes) are protected because of the CE programme called Rede Natura. With this many micro and macro habitats are protected by the law. |
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The [[Tapada Nacional de Mafra]] is conspicuous, due to its rich flora and fauna. The Tapada was created in the reign of [[John V of Portugal|King John V]] for royal delight, in an area of 8 km² with [[stag]]s, [[boar]]s, [[fox]]es, rapine birds and several other species. Today, the Tapada is classified as an area of national hunting (''Zona de Caça Nacional''). |
The [[Tapada Nacional de Mafra]] is conspicuous, due to its rich flora and fauna. The Tapada was created in the reign of [[John V of Portugal|King John V]] for royal delight, in an area of 8 km² with [[stag]]s, [[boar]]s, [[fox]]es, rapine birds and several other species. Today, the Tapada is classified as an area of national hunting (''Zona de Caça Nacional''). |
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Revision as of 01:40, 9 August 2008
Portugal's conservation areas are divided into five categories: One national park (Parque Nacional), 12 natural parks (Parque Natural), 9 natural reserves (Reserva Natural), 5 natural monuments (Monumento Natural), and 7 protected landscapes (Paisagem Protegida).
The national park, Peneda-Gerês National Park (mostly known has Gerês) is located in the extreme north of Portugal. The park has a wide variety of oaken and mixed forests, with rare habitats, groves, peat bogs, and diverse bushes. The Golden Eagle, the Eagle Owl, the Honey Buzzard, and the Whinchat are some of the 147 Portuguese birds that can be found in Gerês. Along with the Pine Marten, the Stoat, the Wolf, the brown bear, the wild goat, the adders (Vipera latastei and Vipera seoanei) and a growing number of squirrels. The Serra da Estrela Natural Park in central Portugal, with its extensive valleys and turf soils, and the Arrábida Natural Park in the Setúbal Peninsula with its Mediterranean character and the sand varieties of its beaches unveil the ecological variety of Portugal.
The Natural Park of Madeira protects a very rare type of subtropical rainforest, unique in Europe called « the laurissilva».
Several places in portugal ( not only national parks,natural parks, reserves or protected landscapes) are protected because of the CE programme called Rede Natura. With this many micro and macro habitats are protected by the law.
The Tapada Nacional de Mafra is conspicuous, due to its rich flora and fauna. The Tapada was created in the reign of King John V for royal delight, in an area of 8 km² with stags, boars, foxes, rapine birds and several other species. Today, the Tapada is classified as an area of national hunting (Zona de Caça Nacional).