ARC-WH was invited to participate in a field visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture in the Azores Archipelago, Portugal. The visit was organised between 16 to 19 September in light of the third phase of the Connecting Practices project. Connecting Practices is a joint initiative between ICOMOS and IUCN in order to explore, learn and create new approaches to recognizing and supporting the interconnected character of the natural and cultural values within heritage designation and management frameworks. Phase III of the Connecting Practices project focuses on biocultural and agricultural practices in sites and the management of changes. The Pico Island landscape reveals an exceptional adaptation of farming techniques and viticulture in a challenging and harsh environment. While this site is globally recognised as a cultural World Heritage site, its OUV intrinsically relies on the local environment and geological features.