Assessment and Improvement of Biodiversity in the Central and Northern Areas of the Persani Mountains
The project aims to carry out the following activities in the Northern and Central areas of the Persani Mountains:
- ensuring environmental compliance of the protected areas: Racos geological system, Dopca gorge, Cotul Turzunului avifaunistic reserve and Bogata Forest, a Natura2000 SPA&SCI site (management plans, visitation regulations, information panels and limits tracing);
- marking over 300 km of thematic and touristic pathwats, connecting all the 12 natural protected areas;
- installing 32 information panels, both general and area specific regarding the natural and cultural heritage in the project area;
- GPS mapping of the biodiversity and agri-biodiversity and establishing the area's green map (a local GIS);
- enriching the biodiversity of the area by rehabilitating the ecosystems that were damaged by the basalt quarries; rehabilitating the Cotul Turzunului wetland through an extensive series of impact studies, carrying out hydrological work and opportunity studies regarding the reintroduction of some extinct species in the area;
- local awareness raising on the biodiversity and geological heritage in the area; producing a guide and other information materials regarding the natural heritage of the Persani Mountains.
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- ensuring environmental compliance of the protected areas: Racos geological system, Dopca gorge, Cotul Turzunului avifaunistic reserve and Bogata Forest, a Natura2000 SPA&SCI site (management plans, visitation regulations, information panels and limits tracing);
- marking over 300 km of thematic and touristic pathwats, connecting all the 12 natural protected areas;
- installing 32 information panels, both general and area specific regarding the natural and cultural heritage in the project area;
- GPS mapping of the biodiversity and agri-biodiversity and establishing the area's green map (a local GIS);
- enriching the biodiversity of the area by rehabilitating the ecosystems that were damaged by the basalt quarries; rehabilitating the Cotul Turzunului wetland through an extensive series of impact studies, carrying out hydrological work and opportunity studies regarding the reintroduction of some extinct species in the area;
- local awareness raising on the biodiversity and geological heritage in the area; producing a guide and other information materials regarding the natural heritage of the Persani Mountains.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Asociatia Geopark Persani
Country:
Romania
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 49,966.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 23,788.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 40,912.00
Project Number:
ROM/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/09/04
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
70 women, 100 men, 130 youngsters among the local communities participated/benefited from the project. 20 women, 30 men and 50 youngsters have been instructed or participated in capacity development activities.
Notable Community Participation
The communities of Feldioara, Homorod and Rupea communes participated in the project activities, together with 6 companies and 2 NGOs.
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Indicators
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project
2
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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