Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Meseta Iberica
The Meseta Ibérica Transboundary Biosphere Reserve is located along the northern border of Spain and Portugal It includes a wide variety of landscapes orographic elements and different soil uses Altitudes in this area vary from 100 metres to 2000 metres above sea level The area contains many flagship species some of which have been the subject of conservation projects such as the black stork Ciconia nigra Egyptian vulture Neophron pernocpterus Bonellis eagle Aquila fasciata Eurasian eagleowl Bubo bubo European otter Lutra lutra and Iberian wolf Canis lupus signatus The area includes built heritage dating back to Roman times and the Middle Ages The remains of forts castles and walled enclosures in localities bear witness to frequent wars between Spanish and Portuguese kingdoms during the Middle Ages This area also boasts a unique cultural heritage manifested in the architecture customs traditions and folklore?
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Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Berlengas
The Berlengas Biosphere Reserve includes a group of small islands and rocks and the city of Peniche on the mainland
Portugal -
Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Tejo/Tajo Internacional
The TejoTajo International Transboundary Biosphere Reserve is located in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula shared between Spain and Portugal with the Tajo River as its main axis The area is characterized by sharp relief and low altitudes Vegetation in the site consists largely of cork oak formations and patches of scrub as well as cultivated areas and pastures The fauna is typically Mediterranean and includes many rare species Among the most important are the Iberian imperial eagle Bonellis eagle the black stork the black vulture and the otter Livestock and forestry are the main sources of income for the small population of the reserve
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Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Fajas de Sao Jorge
The Faj?s de S?o Jorge Biosphere Reserve covers the entire island of S?o Jorge the fourthlargest island in the Archipelago of the Azores Its highest elevation is Pico da Esperan?a at 1053?metres The islands rugged coastal cliffs form a unique landscape of highland meadows peat bogs and scrubs The combination of high altitude and coastal ecosystems has resulted in a wealth of endemic terrestrial flora It is also home to diverse invertebrates terrestrial arthropods molluscs and bird species Almost 9000 people live on the island
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