Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

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Paisagem da cultura da vinha da Ilha do Pico : quinze anos Património Mundial da UNESCO. III Workshop Douro e Pico 2019

2019 — Book — WHE911BFE5CD5

The Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, stands out as a model for sustainable development strategies in the Azores. This protected landscape, integrated into Pico Natural Park and the region's Protected Areas Network, has been celebrated for its cultural significance and environmental conservation efforts. In 2018, it received the National Landscape Award, further solidifying its status as a symbol of excellence in landscape preservation. The study highlights the site's role in promoting sustainable practices and its potential to inspire similar initiatives globally.

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The Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, offers a unique insight into the rich cultural history of the Azores archipelago, located in the North Atlantic Ocean. This remarkable human-made landscape, covering an area of approximately 987 hectares, is situated on the volcanic island of Pico, the second largest island in the archipelago.

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