Garla Mare – Salcia – a double role wetland: biodiversity conservation and nitrate pollution filtration
The project aims to protect a very valuable area for its biodiversity ? the wetland/ nature reserve Garla mare ? Salcia, which represents one of the last remaining natural areas of the Green Corridor of the Danube.
The project promotes nature conservation activities in a rural development context of the local communities (Salcia, Gârla Mare, Vrata si Pristol ? Mehedinti County) that are settled near the protected area.
The main activities of the project are consistent with the rural development planning for the region, the promotion of best agricultural practices and ecologically sound tourism activities as sustainable alternatives which to assure the nature protection of the area on a long term.
The project promotes nature conservation activities in a rural development context of the local communities (Salcia, Gârla Mare, Vrata si Pristol ? Mehedinti County) that are settled near the protected area.
The main activities of the project are consistent with the rural development planning for the region, the promotion of best agricultural practices and ecologically sound tourism activities as sustainable alternatives which to assure the nature protection of the area on a long term.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Asociatia ECO Sud-Vest Romania
Country:
Romania
Area Of Work:
International Waters
International Waters
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 33,330.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 11,640.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 10,730.00
Project Number:
ROM/SGP/OP4/Y2/CORE/08/03
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
2,000 locals will be involved in information activities, 200 persons will participate in public events and practical activities, 40 persons are involved in trainings and seminars.
Capacity - Building Component
A new CBO will be established within the project and specific trainings and seminars will be organized for its capacity building regarding the sustainable rural development.
The capacity of the local community regarding the influence of the waste management on the water quality and the importance of the biodiversity conservation will be developed.
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Indicators
Biophysical
Hectares of globally significant biodiversity area protected or sustainably managed by project
907
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs formed or registered through the SGP project
1
Biophysical
Hectares of globally significant international water body or marine and coastal protected area sustainably managed or protected by SGP project
907
Livehood
Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project
200
SGP Country office contact
Mrs. Tania Mihu
Phone:
+4 021 201 7827
Fax:
+4 021 201 7828
Email:
Ms. Andreea Ihos
Phone:
+4 021 201 7827
Fax:
+4 021 201 7828
Email:
Address
UN House, 48A Primaverii Blvd., sector 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
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