Moinhos da Ribeira do Vascão: Estratégias para a valorização cultural e ambiental da paisagem

Abstract

The present investigation is about the milling heritage of the Vascão river. Its analysis and characterization began with the Moinho do Porto (Porto Mill), as well as the construction of a critical perspective on these structures. In the initial phase, a project was envisioned for this particular case, which later evolved into a program for the cultural and environmental enhancement of the territory, through the restoration of its heritage. This dissertation is, therefore, the result of a necessary update of the registry of these mills, which fell into oblivion after the revolution in industrial production processes. It aims to contribute to the recognition of this constructions value, which has been called into question by recent intervention projects in the environmental field that, from our perspective, are poorly developed. Furthermore, the goal is to justify why and show how the mills of the Vascão river, a particular watercourse given its physical and biological characteristics, can be an important attraction for this region and an asset in water resource management, as well as in mitigating problems related to poor environmental management.