The Sintra Municipality announced the demarcation of a demarcated zone in Serra de Sintra, near Azóia, after the detection of Fusarium circinatum, a quarantine fungus that constitutes a forest pest and can affect several species of pines and the species Pseudotsuga menziesii. The presence of this fungus can cause damage and mortality in trees.
The demarcated zone is constituted by an infected zone and a buffer zone, being subject to monitoring by the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) during a minimum period of two years. During this period, the removal of wood material from the covered area is prohibited, except in situations provided for by law and as long as the conditions established for transport and treatment of wood are met.
The owners and forest managers covered by the demarcated zone must comply with the protection measures determined by the authorities, under risk of administrative offense liability. The Sintra Municipality makes the edict and cartography of the demarcated zone available for consultation of the delimitation of the affected area.
For further clarifications, interested parties can contact the Forest Extension and Competitiveness Division of ICNF through phone number 243 306 530 or the email address [email protected].
