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ICNF emphasizes harmony between sports and nature conservation
The regional director of ICNF North stated that the passage of the Volta a Portugal by bike in the Peneda-Gerês National Park went smoothly.
The Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) highlighted the importance of reconciling sports activities with nature conservation. This statement was made in the context of the recent passage of the Volta a Portugal by bike through the protected area of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
The regional director of ICNF North noted that "everything went well" during the sporting event. This comment comes amid discussions on the need to balance recreational activities with environmental preservation.
The passage of the Volta a Portugal, which includes routes in protected areas, was seen as an opportunity to demonstrate that sports and conservation can coexist harmoniously.
The statement from the regional director follows several initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the importance of environmental preservation during events that attract large crowds. ICNF continues to work with various entities to promote practices that respect the local ecosystem.