Planting of native species in the Sete Cidades Lake

Feb. 19, 2024

At the beginning of February, around 25 specimens of Azorean Chervil (Chaerophyllum azoricum) were planted, reinforcing an existing population of 65 specimens of Azorean Bishopsweed (Ammi trifoliatum) on the northern ridge of the Sete Cidades Lake, both endemic of the Azores and target species of the project. The existing fence has also been extended to protect this recent plantation from trampling by walkers. At a later date, a sign will be placed at this location to inform and alert all visitors to the work taking place.

This work is part of action C3.2 – In-situ conservation of the LIFE IP AZORES NATURA project, coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Change, which includes the reinforcement and conservation of protected species under the Habitats Directive in the Azores.

Find out more about this project at www.lifebeetlesazores.com/en/