Project structure

Pillars

The project is organised into seven complementary pillars, combining knowledge gathering, capacity building, active management, integration, public engagement and strategic coordination.

01 We Gather Knowledge Technical planning, integrated databases and preparatory actions to support conservation work. Knowledge
  • A1 — Preparatory operational planning for conservation works
    • A1.1 — Technical planning / Operational Plans
    • A1.2 — Permit procedures
    • A1.3 — Stakeholder engagement
  • A2 — Setting up of an integrated WebGIS Azores N2000 terrestrial database
  • A3 — Setting up of an integrated WebGIS Azores N2000 marine database
  • A4 — Post-project preparatory actions
    • A4.1 — Terrestrial N2000 sites, areas, species and habitats
    • A4.2 — Marine N2000 sites, areas, species and habitats
    • A4.3 — PAF revision
  • C3.1 — Ex-situ conservation
  • C7 — Assessing the distribution and conservation status of Nyctalus azoreum
02 We Build Capacity Internal and external capacity building to strengthen knowledge, skills and long-term project impact. Capacity building
  • C2.1 — Internal capacity building
  • C2.2 — External capacity building
03 We Manage — Marine Conservation Actions focused on marine habitats, species, ecological representativeness and sustainable use of marine areas. Marine conservation
  • C1.1 — Topo Islet, São Jorge
  • C6.1 — Restoration of seabird habitat
  • C6.2 — Low-cost monitoring system for seabirds in remote colonies
  • C9 — Restoring coastal and marine species
  • C10.1 — Minimising marine litter impact in marine coastal habitats
  • C10.2 — Management of coastal habitat 1170, coastal reefs
  • C10.3 — Ensuring offshore marine N2000 ecological representativeness
  • C12 — Implementation of a Regional Strategy for the prevention and control of marine IAS
  • C14.3 — Minimising the negative impacts of whale-watching and diving activities in N2000 areas
  • C15.2 — Regulation of lobster exploitation
  • C15.3 — Promoting the use of biodegradable fishing lines
  • D5.2 — Monitoring of marine habitats, species and conservation problems
04 We Manage — Terrestrial Conservation Actions focused on terrestrial habitats, ecological corridors, water streams and invasive alien species control. Terrestrial conservation
  • C1 — Purchase of privately owned land
  • C3.2 — In-situ conservation
  • C4.1 — Best practice for terrestrial habitat conservation
  • C4.2 — Pilot for ecological corridor implementation
  • C4.3 — Restoration of water streams in Macaronesian habitats
  • C5 — Implementation of integrated conservation works for priority habitats for Pyrrhula murina
  • C8.1 — Control and eradication of IAS plant species in restored terrestrial habitats
  • C8.2 — Control and eradication of IAS animal species in restored terrestrial habitats
  • C11 — Design, testing and evaluation of pilot island prevention, early warning and rapid response operational frameworks for IAS
05 We Integrate Integration of N2000 policies with agriculture, tourism, fisheries, maritime affairs and marine transport. Policy integration
  • C13.1 — N2000 policy integration with agriculture
  • C13.2 — Minimising the negative impacts of agriculture in N2000
  • C14.1 — Integrated assessment and mitigation of the negative tourism impacts of N2000 Azores Nature Trails
  • C14.2 — Minimising the impact of tourism on the access trails to Pico da Vara
  • C14.3 — Minimising the negative impacts of whale-watching and diving activities in N2000
  • C15.1 — EMFF Funds advisory for fisheries and maritime affairs
  • C16 — N2000 policy integration with marine transport
06 We Disseminate, Participate and Raise Awareness Communication, environmental education, public engagement, volunteering and project networking. Awareness
  • E1 — Project communication plan
  • E2 — Dissemination, transferability and replicability of the project’s innovative and demonstrative actions
  • E3 — Networking with other LIFE and/or non-LIFE projects
  • E4 — Environmental education programme
  • E5 — Public engagement and volunteering programme
07 We Coordinate Project monitoring, impact assessment, global management and coordination with stakeholders and advisory bodies. Coordination
  • D1 — Monitoring the project’s impact on LIFE IP performance indicators
  • D2 — Monitoring the project’s contribution to the implementation of the PAF
  • D3 — Monitoring the project’s socio-economic impact
  • D4 — Monitoring the project’s effects on ecosystem services
  • F1 — Overall project management
  • F2 — Regular delivery of phases / planning and monitoring of project progress
  • F3 — Working group for coordination of complementary funds
  • F4 — Stakeholders and Advisory Board
  • F5 — After-LIFE plan