This year, the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity is “acting locally for a global impact”.
The LIFE BEETLES project reflects this motto, improving and expanding the habitat, distribution area, and conservation status of three endemic beetle species – the Ground Beetle (Terceira island), the Ground Beetle (Pico island), and the Ironclad Beetle (Flores island) – also contributing to the strengthening of the ecosystems where these species are found and benefiting other components of the endemic fauna and flora.
In this context, this collaborative work constitutes a significant advance in safeguarding the biodiversity of the Azores, reinforcing the appreciation of our natural heritage and promoting a balanced and sustainable relationship between local communities and island ecosystems.
