Candidatura Reserva da Biosfera - Santana Madeira Biosfera

) A buffer zone or zones clearly identified and surrounding or
contiguous to the core area or areas where only activities
compatible with the conservation objectives can take place
Buffer zones surrounding the land core area and marine core area of Rocha do
Navio, which comprise in their majority public areas, totaling 707.67 ha. These areas
were determined objectively in order to enhance sustainable human activities
contributing to the restoration of ecological balance and preservation of natural
landscape. The planning and management of these areas, considering the interests and
needs of its users, contributes to the maintenance and conservation of habitats and
species in the core and adjacent areas.
Rocha do Navio
The buffer zone of Rocha do Navio with an area of 109.68 hectares comprises a
small coastal land area and a larger marine area. Given the high environmental quality of
the buffer zone of Rocha do Navio, as a result of insignificant human activities developed
in the area, this buffer zone will stand out by promoting its natural resources and
awareness of local population on the importance of its exploration in a sustainable
manner. In the land portion of this buffer zone, the vegetated slopes and sea cliffs stand
out by its characteristic endemic flora of the Macaronesian coasts.
38 Application of Santana, Madeira to Biosphere Reserve – UNESCO - MAB