- Lisbon, Portugal
During the Modern Ages, wood represented a natural resource, indispensable to naval construction. Since the discoveries period, both Portuguese and Spanish Monarchies increased the consumption of this prime-material. However, the demand... more
During the Modern Ages, wood represented a natural resource, indispensable to naval construction. Since the discoveries period, both Portuguese and Spanish Monarchies increased the consumption of this prime-material. However, the demand was superior to the supply capacities of Iberian woodlands. This matter lead the Iberian sovereigns to develop legislations concerning the safekeeping, maintenance and control of forests and woods (Sitios Reales in Castilla; Coutadas y Matas in Portugal). The union of both crowns, in 1580, by Filipe II, brought together two distinct traditions.
The objective of this presentation is to approach the institutionalization held by the Courts of Lisbon and Madrid during the 16th century, with particular attention to the reign of Filipe II (I of Portugal). During his ruling we recognize the establishment of political structures, regulated by the crown. This administrative changes had impact on the ordination of Iberian forests, understood as natural areas, source of a necessary provision of arsenals and naval dockyards.
The objective of this presentation is to approach the institutionalization held by the Courts of Lisbon and Madrid during the 16th century, with particular attention to the reign of Filipe II (I of Portugal). During his ruling we recognize the establishment of political structures, regulated by the crown. This administrative changes had impact on the ordination of Iberian forests, understood as natural areas, source of a necessary provision of arsenals and naval dockyards.
