Restoration of Wetlands and Peatlands in the Northwest Region
About the Project
The Faculty of Geography at Babeș-Bolyai University (Project Promoter), in partnership with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (Partner 1), is carrying out the project “Restoration of wetlands and peatlands in the North-West Region”(NWPEAT).
The project is funded by a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, The RO – Environment – “Environment, adaptation to climate change and ecosystems” Programme, “Restoration of wetlands and peatlands” call for proposals. The RO-Environment Programme is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests as Programme Operator.
Events
Habitat mapping – Lacul Manta
StatusDate: 25.08.2022Location: Buzău - Lacul Manta Lacul Manta shelters two habitats: Habitat 7110* Active raised bogs, a priority habitat, located in the central part of the peatland. In terms of the species present, there is a very high abundance of Drosera...
Habitat mapping – Iezerul Mare
StatusDate: 13.08.2022Location: Maramureș - Tinovul Hărniceștilor The habitat 7110*. Active raised bog occupies the surface of the entire peatland. Although the Mountain hay meadows habitat (6520), near the peatland, is heavily degraded by overgrazing, the peatland is...
Habitat mapping – Tesna Împuțită
StatusDate: 4.08.2022 Location: Bistrița-Năsăud - Tinovul Grădinița The habitat 91D0*. Bog woodland occupies almost the entire area, being represented by a taiga with Pinus sylvestris. The phytocenoses belong to the associationVaccinio uliginosi - Pinetum sylvestris,...
Habitat mapping – Tinovul Câmpeilor
StatusDate: 4.08.2022 Location: Bistrița-Năsăud - Tinovul Câmpeilor The predominant habitat found in this peatland is 91D0*. Bog woodland. The Drosera rotundifolia population is concentrated in two old drainage channels and in the area of a former water body near the...
Habitat mapping – Ic Ponor
StatusDate: 3.08.2022Location: Bihor - Tinovul Ic Ponor The August habitat map associated with Tinovul Ic Ponor is quite heterogeneous. The following habitats have been identified by segment: The western segment is represented by a typical peatland, dominated by...
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