Mapping and assessment the ecosystem services of Divici-Pojejena wetland and identification of their contribution to economic sectors

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The project proposed the mapping and the evaluation of the ecosystem services in the Divici-Pojejena wetland, Caraș-Severin county, by using the European Union (EU) recommendations provided in the Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystem Services (MAES) reports, regarding the objectives of Action 5 of the EU Biodiversity Strategy. The results of the project are addressed to national and local public authorities and administrations, to scientific communities, to non-governmental organization, (NGOs) as well to the public. The final goal of the project was to highlight the natural, scientific, recreational and economical value of wetland ecosystems and the goods and services offered by them, as well as the role and importance of their sustainable management for biodiversity and the socio-economic development of society.
  • Partners
    The Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy research
    The National Research Institute Danube Delta Tulcea
  • Project Coordinators
    Eng. Deák György PhD. habil
    Dr. eng. Monica Matei
    Dr. eng. Lucian Laslo
    Geogr. Nicu Ciobotaru
  • Period
    2015 – 2017
  • Financed via
    SEE Grants 2009-2014
Objectives
  • Studying the methodology for mapping and assessing ecosystem services using the MAES reports and other recommended documents at the topic level;
  • Adaptation of MAES methodology for wetlands to Romanian peculiarities;
  • Identification of indicators defining the contribution of ecosystem services to economic sectors;
  • Increase the level of knowledge information and awareness of the interested public about the benefits provided by ecosystem services.
Results
  • Documentary study on how to map and evaluate ecosystems and their services
  • Methodology of mapping and assessment of ecosystems and services offered by wetlands, adapted to particularities of Romania
  • Methodology of mapping and assessment of the ecosystem of the Divici-Pojejena wetland and its services
  • Report regarding the contribution of the services provided by the Divici-Pojejena wetland to the main economic sectors
  • Good practices guide on mapping and assessment of wetland ecosystems and on the services offered by them