The Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e da Biodiversidade, I.P. - ICNB (Institute for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity) is part of the Portuguese Ministry for the Environment. ICNB is the governmental body responsible for nature conservation and biodiversity policies as well as the management of Protected Areas. Its mission includes the sustainable management of wild animal and plant species; designation of land and marine Protected Areas, management of those classified as having national interest and collaborate in the management of the remaining regional and local areas; to integrate the objectives of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources into planning policies and sectorial policies; to implement the National Strategy for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity and to develop the National Programme for Nature Conservation; to promote information, visiting and awareness about nature conservation and biodiversity aimed at both the general public and public and private entities; to warrant compliance with both EU and International Law in matters related to nature conservation and biodiversity.