Candidatura Reserva da Biosfera - Santana Madeira Biosfera

15.1.8. Research station(s) within the proposed Biosphere
Reserve
In the area of Pico das Pedras forest station is located one automatic weather
station (EMA) in operation since April of this year and one udometer which is collecting
data a few years now, both belonging to the Regional Laboratory of Civil Engineering
(LREC), which measure daily various meteorological parameters. In the area of the
lighthouse of São Jorge, is located another EMA, one of six that are in Madeira
archipelago as part of the National Meteorology Institute (IM) network.
The Ribeiro Frio Environmental Education Center, has a laboratory prepared to
support some field work activities on integrated research projects.
The shelter houses and ranger stations are regularly used as laboratories and
logistical support units in field work campaigns of biodiversity, ecology and astronomy
studies. The center of reception of the Rocha do Navio reserve also works as a support
station and laboratory for projects and activities of land and marine ecology,
conservation and biodiversity.
15.1.9. Permanent research station(s) outside the proposed
Biosphere Reserve
The Autonomous Region of Madeira is endowed with several research centers, well
equipped and accredited, home to national and international scientists. These centers
develop research projects in various areas of expertise, integrating several cooperation
projects with local businesses and providing specialist services to the community.
Permanent research stations, distinguished by its reputation:
• CEM - Centre for Macaronesian Studies (www3.uma.pt/cem). The research developed
by CEM is focused on Macaronesian biodiversity, its conservation, development of
biological resources, studies in geology, oceanography, water resources and sustainable
use of agricultural crops and native plants. CEM conducts activities to provide community
146 Application of Santana, Madeira to Biosphere Reserve – UNESCO - MAB