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Environment and sustainable development The “Magic Forest” project takes place in São Vicente, Funchal and Ribeira Brava. Objectives:
1. http://ec.europa.eu

Location: São Vicente – Madeira, Portugal
Host Organization: Crescer sem Risco, www.crescersemrisco.com
Sending Organization: Estonian UNESCO Youth Association, www.euya.ee

MAGIC FOREST is an EVS* project, which focuses on environmental issues and aims at persuading both young people and other community members about the importance of protecting the natural environment and combating climate change. Since the year 2011 has been declared International Year of Forests and the biodiversity of Madeira’s endemic flora and fauna is listed as the natural World Heritage Site, we find it crucial to raise awareness of the local community concerning the recovery of the island’s natural landscape. Not only does the “Magic Forest” project concentrate on conservation and protection of the area, but it also provides a ‘window’ into the natural world as it helps young people gain awareness and knowledge about the natural environment and their place within it. This project will be further developed in cooperation with local and regional authorities, such as the Municipality of São Vicente or the authorities of both Funchal Ecological Park and the Madeira’s Natural Park. Some of the activities are also planned in Porto Santo, Ilhas Desertas and Ilhas Selvagens. Assistance in planting and replanting as well as in other projects, especially in the Ecological Park of Funchal, 95% of which was devastated by the fires.
2. Preparation of workshops (for different target groups) dealing with the natural environment, sustainable development and climate changes.
3. Participation in the “Eco-Schools — Green Flag of Europe” regional programme.
4. Support for the recovery of footpaths in the Laurisilva Forest.
5. Support for young reporters specialising in environmental issues (data collection, research, observation of nature, etc.).
6. Organisation a regional meeting of the volunteers to discuss ways of raising community awareness about the value of voluntary work to society.

*The European Voluntary Service (EVS) provides an oppotunity to express personal commitment through unpaid and full-time voluntary activities in a foreign country within or outside the EU. In this way, it seeks to develop solidarity, mutual understanding and tolerance among young people, thus contributing to reinforcing social cohesion in the European Union and to promoting young people's active citizenship.

29/07/2012

Vota nesta foto em www.portugalmelhordestino.pt, partilha-a e participa. Faz como eu, ganha prémios e mostra ao Mundo que Portugal é o melhor destino!

28/07/2012

Educational visit of Natural Reserve of Garajau (the part of the Parque Natural) with the youngsters of CSR

28/07/2012

O Rali Vinho Madeira inicia-se hoje e como é habitual irá passar pela área de lazer do Chão da Lagoa, local onde se concentram muitos visitantes para assistir à passagem dos automóveis de competição.
O Parque Ecológico do Funchal recomenda a todos os utilizadores uma atitude responsável, contribuindo para o êxito da prova e para a preservação ambiental do espaço.
Fazer fogo exclusivamente nas lareiras existentes, não abandonar lixo e se possível depositar em locais de recolha frequente, respeitar a fauna e flora locais são alguns contributos para a utilização sustentável desta área pública.

26/07/2012

To give symbolic continuation of the project "Magic Forest" we planted with the new EVS volunteers endemic tree of Madeira in CSR and were speaking with the youngsters about importance of reforestation and taking care about nature.

25/07/2012

CSR continues with environmental activities and this time we organised orienteering & treasure hunting game dedicated to our visit of the Natural Reserve of Garajau

24/07/2012

Cleaning the path "Vereda dos Tornos Altos e Barreiro" in the Funchal Ecological Park. On the 12th of July the Funchal Ecological Park joined group consisting of employees, militaries and some volunteers to clean the access to Nascente dos Tornos Altos & Casa do Barreiro. Thanks to those actions the path is ready again to take guests of the Park to the discovery of indigenous fauna and flora of and show the story of water infrastructure and transportation developed in the beginning of the past century.

No dia 12 de Julho, o Parque Ecológico do Funchal reuniu um grupo de colaboradores constituído por funcionários da CMF, militares do RG3, e alguns voluntários, que procederam à limpeza do caminho de acesso à Nascente dos Tornos Altos e Casa do Barreiro. Estes itinerários possibilitam a visita a infraestruturas de captação e transporte de água desenvolvidas desde o inicio do século passado e o contato com muitas espécies de fauna e flora indígenas..

24/07/2012

CSR created one more educational event for youngsters. This time it was visit of the protected area in Ponta de São Lourenço and hike the Cais do Sardinha Path. The objective was to give an opportunity to participants to get know more about nature of Madeira, its beauty, geo- and biodiversity. Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula with 9 km of length and 2 km at widest point is the most eastern point of Madeira Island. Together with 2 islets (Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro and Ilhéu do Farol) it is considered to be Natural Heritage and included in the Parque Natural da Madeira. This area represents about 160 different species of plants, some which are unique. Ponta de São Lourenço included in the Nature 2000 Network and rated as an „Important Bird Area“ due to being a nesting site to several species of seabirds (the Bulwer’Petrel, the Common Tern, the Cory’s Shearwater and Madeiran Storm Petrel).

21/07/2012

Association "Crescer sem Risco" with location in Fajã da Areia (S. Vicente) has space for creating garden for educational activities with youngsters.

17/07/2012

Voluntary work in the Reserva Natural das Ilhas Desertas within the EVS "Magic Forest". Great journey to the inhabited islands, unique experience 40 km away from Madeira island. Many thanks to Parque Natural & CSR for this opportunity!

16/07/2012

Captured moment @ the Funchal Ecological Park

16/07/2012

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Endereço

Estrada Do Garajau, 131, 9125-067 Caniço, Madeira
Santa Cruz
9125-067

Website

http://www.crescersemrisco.com/

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