The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, IP-RAM (IFCN, IP-RAM) hereby informs you of the closure of all recommended walking routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, as well as the support infrastructures for them, from the 0 hours on the 4th of December and while the warnings issued by the Competent Authorities are maintained, regarding the adverse weather conditions that will be felt in the Region, namely persistent precipitation and strong wind.

Likewise, it is advised against carrying out any activity in forest areas while the issued alerts remain in force. Attention is also drawn to the scrupulous compliance with the guidelines/recommendations of the competent authorities.

The IFCN further informs that the forest road that connects Eira do Serrado to Pico do Areeiro will be closed in the same period, preventively.