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
About peatlands located in the North-West Region at the International Conference Water Resources and Waterlands
StatusDate: 13-17 September 2023 Location: Tulcea (Constanta county) Some members of the NWPEAT project participated in the 6th International Conference Water Resources and Waterlands. The scientific results presented are related to the modeling of an extreme...
Ciocul Paltinului Lake (Buzău county)
StatusThe Ciocul Paltinului Lake is a lake formed by a massive landslide in the 1970s. At present, it has all the conditions to turn into a peat bog in time. The access is on the forest road Bisca Fără Cale, starting from the village of Bisca...
Morcovoaia Lake (Buzău County)
StatusWithin the trails associated with the Siriu Mountains, not far from the Vulturilor Lake, there is also the Morcovoaia Lake, a peat bog partially blocked by floods. The name of the peat bog reflects the local toponymy, as the stream that feeds the peat bog has...
Bâlbâitoarea Lake (Prahova County)
StatusThe Bâlbâitoarea Lake is an active peat bog with carnivorous plants(Drosera rotundifolia) and other rare species. It covers an area of 1.5 hectares (of which the lake occupies almost a quarter). The maximum depth in the peat layer is 14 m, and the water eye has...
The first core samples were tested in a peat bog
StatusDate: 9.08.2023Location: Sălicea (Cluj county) A part of the NWPEAT project team carried out the first peat extractions with the help of a specific tool. Within the project, several piezometers/hydro-observation boreholes will be installed in most peat bogs. The...
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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.
