Mr João DE MELO

Director, Cascais Ambiente

P R O F E S S I O N A L  P R O F I L E : Landscape architect dedicated to nature conservation and biodiversity, with experience in the planning and execution of conservation and ecological restoration projects,  promoting nature tourism. W O R K  E X P E R I E N C E : Director at CASCAIS AMBIENTE | Cascais Municipality  -  conservation projects coordenation for habitats and species, implmenting the Cascais ecological infrastructure, involving multidisciplinary teams and engaging volunteers.  Landscape scale conservation planning and nature tourism strategy. E U R O P A R C  F E D E R A T I O N – Vice Chair for the" Sustainable Farming in Protected Areas Commission . R E S E A R C H F O C U S - Landspace planning and fire risk; Nature conservation and visitor's impact ; Nature base solutions, invasive species and habitat management.