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
Peatlands – vital ecosystems for the well-being of local communities
StatusDate: 29-31.10.2023 Location: Tinovul Câmpeilor (Bistrița-Năsăud county); Tinovul La Poduri (Cluj county) Between 29-31.10.2023, the Norwegian partners from NINA participated, together with some of the NWPEAT team members, in the monitoring campaigns at...
The footsteps of autumn … in Tinovul Câmpeilor
StatusDate: 21.10.2023 Location: Tinovul Câmpeilor (Bistrița-Năsăud county) A new autumn monitoring campaign took place in Tinovul Câmpeilor. In addition to the water samples taken, other local landmarks were identified. Some traces of a tourist trail still...
Autumn monitoring in La Poduri Peatland
StatusDate: 22.09.2023 Location: La Poduri Peatland (Cluj county) Early autumn monitoring in La Poduri peatland (CJ) resulted in new observations on the status of the peatland, photographs, and water quality sampling. The intense hydration that this peatland...
Scientific results associated with the NWPEAT project presented in Bulgaria
StatusDate: 4-7.10.2023Location: Faculty of Geology and Geography, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", Bulgaria Some of the NWPEAT project team members presented project-related results at the International Conference "Advances in geosciences for smart...
Autumn monitoring in Teșna Împuțită peatland
StatusDate: 15.09.2023 Location: Tinovul Teșna Împuțită (Bistrița-Năsăud county) Early autumn monitoring at Teșna Împuțită peatland (BN) reveals the characteristics of a less hydrated peatland compared to the previous year. Located near the Via Transilvanica...
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Teams
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.
