Candidatura Reserva da Biosfera - Santana Madeira Biosfera

Figure 14. “Marmulano” subhumid inframediterranic vegetation of
The simple territorial structure of the proposed Santana Biosphere Reserve will
permit to achieve the three intrinsic functions of a biosphere Reserve more efficiently,
particularly considering the advantages and synergies that can be created by integrating
the management of their natural values, with the management plans defined for the
laurel forest, central mountainous massif and Rocha do Navio Natura 2000 sites, core
areas of the proposed Biosphere Reserve. The resulting effect of its simple zonation will
allow for high administrative functionality in the preservation of natural and socio-cultural
values and encourage sustainable development of local communities in the long term
through the promotion of appropriate practices in the assorted economic, cultural and
environmental activities developed within the Reserve area.
The core areas, land component with 4175.96 hectares (41.76 km2) and marine
component with 1708.45 hectares (17.1 km2), total 5884.05 hectares (58.84 km2),
correspond to 38.66% of the total area of the proposed Biosphere Reserve. Given the
characteristics of their natural values, both core areas are adequate to ensure the
conservation of terrestrial and marine natural resources and Santana’s and Madeira’s
native biological richness.
The area sized for Buffer Zones totaling 707.67 hectares (70.1 km2), representing
approximately 4.65% of total area of the proposed Biosphere Reserve, ensures the
Application of Santana, Madeira to Biosphere Reserve – UNESCO - MAB 27