Dr. Álvaro Araújo
Mayor of Vila Real de Santo António
Vila Real de Santo António
Technical
DaysThe “APGVN Meeting” will include the XVIII Technical Conference under the theme “Biodiversity Without Borders” with the aim of seeking solutions for the balance and functioning of natural environments.
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Organization
Founded in 1989, the Portuguese Park Rangers Association (APGVN) has been developing various activities to publicize the importance of its activities in Nature Conservation.
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Trainings
Within the theme "Biodiversity Without Borders", Conferences and Professional Training Actions will be held on various aspects of general interest such as Forests and Nature Conservation.
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Meeting
In addition to the important exchange of technical experiences, the "meeting" will promote interaction between "Rangers", encouraging the sharing of experiences, results and professional performance techniques.
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Location
The Marsh Natural Reserve is located in the southeast of the Algarve and covers 2300 ha, made up of marshes, salt marshes and streams that extend across the municipalities of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Stº António, housing several faunal and floristic species.
Natural
ReserveAfter covering around 850 km from its source in Spain, and shortly before emptying near Vila Real de Santo António, the Guadiana River extends into the plain, branching into streams and channels, home to a great diversity of species.
This wetland, known as Sapal de Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António, was the first to be declared a Natural Reserve on the Portuguese mainland.
Program
Activities30 January
31 January
1 February
2 February
30 January
30 de January, 2025
14:30
Technical Conferences | Panel 1 – Protected Areas and Biodiversity
30
January
Moderator: Rita Novais - Head of the ICNF's Advisory and Communications Office
Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Marshes Nature Reserve. Reserva - 50 years of conservation and biodiversity
Paulo Monteiro – Ranger and Leader of Portuguese Ranger Association
The Selvagens - A Nature Reserve without borders
Nelson Pereira - Madeira Natural Park Ranger and leader of the Portuguese Rangers Association
Doñana today
Juan Pedro Castellano - Director of Doñana National Park
Banco de Arguim National Park, in Mauritania - Between the Sahara and the Atlantic
Dr. António Araújo - Faia Brava (1ª APP in Portugal)
16:00
Technical Conferences | Panel 2 – Biodiversity
30
January
Moderator: Dr. Carlos Albuquerque - Director of Conservation and Monitoring Division of ICNF
Red-billed Chough in the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park
Vítor Casalinho – Park Ranger
Rager’s role in urban protected areas
Ing. Branko Štivić – President of Croatian Ranger Association
Cetaceans in Algarve
Dra. Ana Marçalo- Algarve University
Ranger challenges in a small island state
Camilla Appelgren, Chief Patrolling Ranger, Malta Ranger Unit
31 January
31 de January, 2025
9:30
Technical Conferences | Panel 3 – Challenges of Sustainable Management: from Forest to Natural Heritage
31
January
Moderator: Ing. Nuno Sequeira Member of ICNF Board
The RESTORESEAGRASS project and the marine forests of Ria Formosa
Prof. Ester Serrão - CCMAR - Centre for Marine Sciences – Algarve´s University
Biodiversity, Sustainability and Forest Management
Dr Paula Guimarães - Sustainability Director , The Navigator Company
Cinereous vulture in Portugal
Dr. Pedro Rocha – Manager of Herdade da Contenda
Ernesto Chicharro and Eloy González de Oliveira - CAF Cuerpo de Agentes Forestales de la Comunidad de Madrid (Madrid Community Park Ranger)
11:00
Technical Conferences | Panel 4 – From Land to Sea: Projects for the Conservation and Sustainability of Portuguese Ecosystems
31
January
Moderator: Alexandre R. Pazos - CCOO Federal Coordinator for Forestry and Environmental Issues
The Iberian Lynx ‘ex situ’ conservation programme: 20 years
Dr. Rodrigo Serra - Director of the Iberian Lynx National Breeding Centre
Algarve Reef Marine Nature Park- Pedra do Valado
Prof. Jorge Gonçalves - CCMAR
Biodiversity Conservation and Protected Areas on Maio Island, Cape Verde
José Santos and João Reis – Park Rangers - Maio Biodiversity Foundation - Cape Verde
1 February
1 de February, 2025
2 February
2 de February, 2025
9:30
Celebrating World Wetlands Day
2
February
- The vital role of water in the conservation of biodiversity - Professor Dra. Vânia Serrão Sousa - University of Algarve - Centre for Research in Environment and Sustainability - CENSE
- Invisible Biodiversity: Long-term monitoring of zooplankton at the ‘Guadiana Lower Estuary’ ICES - NOAA station - Professor Dra. Joana Cruz (University of the Algarve - Centre for Marine Sciences - CCMAR)
11:30
Solemn Closing Session
2
February
Doctor Nuno Banza - President of the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forestry
Dr. Francisco Augusto Caimoto Amaral President of the Co-Management Commission of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Marshes Nature Reserve
Dr. Álvaro Araújo - Mayor of Vila Real de Santo António
Dr. Francisco Correia - President of Portuguese Ranger Association
Speakers
GuestsThe XXIV National Meeting of Portuguese Park Rangers will be attended by representatives from various national and international entities.
Dr. Nuno Banza
President of the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forestry
Prof. Jorge Gonçalves
CCMAR
Ing Castelão Rodrigues
Regional Director of Nature Conservation and Forestry in Algarve
Juan Pedro Castellano
Director of Doñana National Park
Paulo Monteiro
Ranger and Leader of Portuguese Ranger Association
Dr. Francisco Augusto Caimoto Amaral
Mayor of Castro Marim and President of the Co-Management Commission of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Marshes Nature Reserve
Dr. Rodrigo Serra
Director of the Iberian Lynx National Breeding Centre
Borja Díaz
European Ranger Federation Training Officer
Ing. Branko Štivić
President of the Croatian Ranger Association
Vítor Casalinho
Park Ranger
Ingrid Guerrero
Spanish Park Ranger Association President
Registration
PricingGet your ticket here very soon!
Registration | APGVN Members
Date
30 Jan a 2 Fev
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Meeting and meals | 80€
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Meeting, meals and acommodation in Double/twin room with breakfast | 150€
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Meeting, meals and acommodation in Single room with breakfast | 250€
registration | non members
Date
30 Jan a 2 Fev
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Meeting and meals | 130€
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Meeting, meals and acommodation in Double/twin room with breakfast | 200€
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Meeting, meals and acommodation in Single room with breakfast | 300€
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