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 – Mlaștina de la Iaz
StatusDate: 2.08.2022Location: Sălaj - Mlaștina de la Iaz Alluvial forests of Alnus glutinosa (91E0*) occupy this wetland, respectively the Thelypterido palustris - Alnestum glutinosae association. Amphibian and reptile species have been inventoried in the peatland...
Water assessments and UAS flights – Tinovul Ic Ponor
StatusDate: 21.07.2022Location: Bihor - Tinovul Ic Ponor The succession of field trips continued in July with Tinovul Ic Ponor. As in the case of La Poduri peatland, information on primary water data on water quality and hydrographic network configuration has been...
Water assessments and UAS flights – Tinovul La Poduri
StatusDate: 20.07.2022Location: Cluj - Tinovul La Poduri To complete the existing database on primary water quality data and the configuration of the river network, a new field trip to the site was organised. The timing (July) confirmed a clear reduction in available...
Peatland mapping – Lacul Sec
StatusDate: 16.07.2022Location: Buzău - Lacul Sec Two of the NWPEAT project members carried out a peatland mapping on 16.07.2022. The peatland associated with Lacul Sec is split into two relatively independent sections due to the impact of road traffic. Between the...
Hydrological measurements – Tinovul Hărniceștilor
StatusDate: 14.07.2022Location: Maramureș - Tinovul Hărniceștilor Another NWPEAT field trip was made in Tinovul Hărniceștilor. In the extremely dry period (also confirmed by the locals) in July, about 40% of the peatland's surface (visually about 65%) was covered. The...
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