Candidatura Reserva da Biosfera - Santana Madeira Biosfera

Azores and Canary Islands), on which belongs the Ribeiro Frio Center for Environmental
Education and Information.
The number and variety of research projects and activities, conservation and
dissemination of knowledge in various areas and also the excellent local dynamics is
highlighted when concerning the public participation level, through non-governmental
organizations adjusted towards supporting young and older people, local development,
culture and traditions preservation. Also the oral tradition theme stands out, since it has
a significant expression in Santana, where research, including collecting and recording
traditional oral literature is very dynamic.
Figure 7. Ribeiro Frio Center for Environmental Education and Information
As the municipality of Santana is one of the locals in Madeira with better access to
higher areas of the island, astronomy studies and observations based on Achada do
Teixeira are also common, and therefore, this area is a reference site for the attainment
of scientific studies in that field. Also the altitude geological formations located between
18 Application of Santana, Madeira to Biosphere Reserve – UNESCO - MAB