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The hydrologic experts of LIFE for MARSH project, in collaboration with DHI Romania wanted to explore the changes that might favour a water level and a drainage direction, so as to determine a good reproducing environment for the threated species of plants targeted in our project. The 3 scenarios constituted […]

In the “Fortress Hill Lempes- Harman Marsh” protected area, based on the field observations, the infestation of some oak individuals (Quercus sp.) with the disease caused by the pathogen Microsphaera abbreviate –the mildew of oaks- was detected.  Immediate action was taken on the affected surface by treating it with a […]

At the beginning of August, the first thematic track of the LIFE FOR MARSH project was completed- “Nature- step by step”. This track is two-way – you can either start from Harman (near the fortress), or from Sânpetru (near the fortified church). The duration of this trekking route is 2-4 […]

  In the last weeks, the  Carpathian Foundation team has worked intensively in the field to eliminate the invasive species. The following invasive plants were removed: Canadiensis Solidago (Goldenrod Garden), Rumex alpinus, Tusilago windbag, Cirsium arvense (thistles), Urtica dioica, Arctium lappa, Plantago major, Phragmites communis (reed) Colamagrotis epigeios from the Harman […]

Third meeting with representatives and communities from a similar area implied an exchange with the National Park Donau-Auen, in Camp Meierhof Eckartsau, Austria. This national park is located between Wien and Bratislava and protects one of the last remaining major wetland in central Europe.  At this meeting was attended by […]

For protecting the habitats and the species of interest, the first electric fence was installed in Prejmer Marsh. A surrounding of 1000 meters of electric fence was put in place, using 2 or 4 wire system. In order for the system to reach maximum capacity, the vegetation near the wires […]

As the ecological education begins at an early age, the LIFE FOR MARSH project’s team organizes in this period a contest addressed to the pupils of the schools in the communities of Harman, Prejmer, Sanpetru and Brasov (V-VI-VII-VIII Grades). The pupils were given a study support course with the essential […]

As in every spring, before the beginning of grazing, The Carpathian Foundation, together with its associated partners (Transilvania University and ICAS), have reunited with the main stakeholders to settle the grazing areas and how this activity will be monitored in the following year, as not to affect the conservation objectives […]

In order to combat disorganised tourism, between the 17th and 28th of March, 20 picnic areas were set up, in the implementing zone of LIFE FOR MARSH project. This initiative is a part of the C5 action, which has as main purpose the mitigation of the human negative impact on […]