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
Field documentation – Lacul Manta
StatusDate: 18.06.2022Location: Buzău - Lacul Manta Much more accessible than the peatland from Lacul Sec, Lacul Manta is located in an area covered by forest vegetation, with a richer water budget than that which defines the peatland from Lacul Sec. Peatland...
Field documentation – Tinovul Hărniceștilor
StatusDate: 03.05.2022Location: Maramureș - Tinovul Hărniceștilor Tinovul Hărniceștilor offered another perspective for the NWPEAT project team, much more accessible as a location, and at the same time, in a more accelerated state of degradation. The measures proposed...
Field documentation – La Poduri
StatusDate: 25.05.2022Location: Cluj - La Poduri Together with the Norwegian partners, a field survey was carried out in the wetland called La Poduri to establish the status of the area. Water quality samples were taken, flora and fauna species were inventoried and...
Field documentation – Tinovul Ic Ponor
StatusDate: 24.05.2022 Location: Bihor - Tinovul Ic Ponor Located in a karst area, the Ic Ponor peatland is individualized by a well-preserved ecosystem, an aspect also observed during the field trip in May 2022. The observations and recommendations of NINA partners...
Field documentation – Tinovul Onceasa
StatusDate: 24.05.2022Location: Bihor - Tinovul Onceasa Another peatland observed by the project team in May 2022 was the Onceasa peatland, with a situation similar to the one encountered in the Ic Ponor peatland. Its good state of preservation will require a...
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The project is being carried out by a team of professionals from Babeș-Bolyai University and Norwegian Institute for Nature Research. Follow us to learn more about each project member. Visit the Team page to find out more about each member.
