Bio-diversity

The project aims to carry out the following activities in the Northern and Central areas of the Persani Mountains: - ensuring environmental compliance of the protected areas: Racos geological system, Dopca gorge, Cotul Turzunului avifaunistic reserve and Bogata Forest, a Natura2000 SPA site (management plans, visitation regulations, information panels and limits tracing); - marking over 300 km of thematic and touristic pathwats, connecting all the 12 natural protected areas; - installing 32 information panels, both general and area specific regarding the natural and cultural heritage in the project area; - GPS mapping of the biodiversity and agri-biodiversity and establishing the area`s green map (a local GIS); - enriching the biodiversity of the area by rehabilitating the ecosystems that were damaged by the basalt quarries; rehabilitating the Cotul Turzunului wetland through an extensive series of impact studies, carrying out hydrological work and opportunity studies regarding the reintroduction of some extinct species in the area; - local awareness raising on the biodiversity and geological heritage in the area; producing a guide and other information materials regarding the natural heritage of the Persani Mountains. -

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