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UNEPCMSInf101279
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species
-of Wild Animals
FORMAT FOR NATIONAL REPORT OF PARTIES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF MIGRATORY
SPECIES OF WILD ANIMALS
Reporting format agreed by the Standing Committee at its 32nd
Meeting (Bonn November
2007) for mandatory use by Parties for reports submitted to the Tenth Meeting of the
Conference of the Parties (COP10) (Norway 2011)
The questions below combine elements of Resolution 41 (Party Reports) adopted by the Fourth
Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Nairobi June 1994) and Resolution 64 (Strategic Plan
for the Convention on Migratory Species 2000-2005) adopted by the Sixth Meeting of the
Conference of the Parties (Cape Town November 1999) the COP8 Strategic Plan 2006-2011
and Resolution 824 adopted by the Conference of the Parties (Nairobi 2005) as well as
commitments arising from other operational Resolutions and Recommendations of the
Conference of the Parties
COP Resolution 94 adopted at Rome called upon the Secretariats and Parties of CMS
Agreements to collaborate in the implementation and harmonization of online reporting
implementation If the development of an online reporting system advances sufficiently Parties
may have the option of reporting in this manner There are however no guarantees at this stage
that this will be the case
Parties are encouraged to respond to all questions Parties are also requested to provide
comprehensive answers including where appropriate a summary of activities information on
factors limiting action and details of any assistance required
This document has been designed with semi-automated text-form fields Please double click on
the grey boxes to enter the field You can then enter the required information Continue to do so
with each text-field or jump to the next field directly by using the tab key Where checkboxes are
available you might check these with a single click
Please enter here the name of your country ROMANIA
Which agency has been primarily responsible for the preparation of this report
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Please list any other agencies that have provided input
Romanian Ornithological Society
Milvus Group
The Romanian Bat Protection Association
Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
The ldquoDanube Deltardquo National Institute for Research and Development Tulcea
The National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Constanta
ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 2
I(a) General Information
Please enter the required information in the table below
Party ROMANIA
Date of entry into force of the
Convention in Romania
1998
Period covered 2008 - 2010
Territories to which the Convention
applies
The whole territory of Romania
DESIGNATED NATIONAL FOCAL POINT
Full name of the institution Ministry of Environment and Forests
Name and title of designated Focal Point Dr Nela MIAUTĂ
Mailing address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 Bucharest District
Telephone 0040 754 231517
0040 21 4089545
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail nelamiautammediuro
APPOINTMENT TO THE SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
Full name of the institution Milvus Group
Name and title of contact officer Mr Tamaacutes PAPP
Mailing address 22 Crinului Street Tacircrgu-Mureş Mureş County
Telephone 0040 720530117 0040 265264726
Fax 0040 265264726
E-mail tamaspappmilvusro
SUBMISSION
Name and Signature of officer
responsible for submitting national report
Name Dr Nela MIAUTĂ
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 Bucharest District
Tel 0040 21 4089545
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail nelamiautammediuro
Date of submission 17 November 2011
Membership of the Standing Committee
(if applicable)
Name -
Address
Tel
Fax
Competent Authority Ministry of Environment and Forests
Relevant implemented legislation Law No 171990 on Juridical System of Internal Maritime Water
and Romanian Contiguous Zones
Law No 981992 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the Black Sea protection
Law No 821993 for the designation of the Danube Delta
Biosphere Reserve against pollution
Law No 581994 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 3
biological diversity signed in Rio de Janeiro
Law No 141995 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the cooperation for the protection and lasting use of the Danube
river
Law No 301995 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the protection and use of transborder water courses and
international lakes
Law No 131998 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the conservation of migratory species of wild animals
Law No 52000 regarding the approval of the Landscaping Plan of
the national territory ndashthe third section - protected areas
Law No 902000 for the ratification of the Agreement on the
Conservation of Bats in Europe
Law No 1922001 regarding fish and stock management fishing
and aquaculture modified and completed
Government Decision No 2302003 regarding the limitation of the
biospherersquos reservations national and natural parks and the
establishment of administrations for them
Minister Order No 3742004 (OJ 849 16092004) on
the approval of the Action Plan regarding the Cetaceans
conservation from the Romanian waters of Black Sea
Government Decision No 21512004 regarding the institution of
protected nature areas regime for new zones
Government Decision No 15812005 regarding the initiation of
the natural protected area regime for new zones
Law No 2652006 on Environmental Protection modified and
completed
Law No 4072006 on Hunting modified and completed
Minister Order MAFRDMEWM No 2623302006 on
conservation of sturions population from natural waters and
development of the sturions aquaculture in Romania
Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 on the regime
of natural protected areas conservation of natural habitats wild
flora and fauna modified and approved by Law no 492011
Minister Order No 19642007 regarding the declaration of sites
of communitarian importance as an integrated part of the ecological
network Nature 2000 in Romania
Minister Order No 4102008 for the approval of the authorization
procedure for harvesting capture acquisition activities and trading
on the national territory or on the external market of mineral
clusters plant fossils vertebrate and invertebrate animal fossils as
well as plants and animals from wild flora and fauna and their
imports amended by MO No 8902009
Minister Order No 13382008 regarding the procedure of issuing
the Nature 2000 permit
Minister Order No 9792009 regarding the introduction of alien
species the interventions on invasive alien species as well as the
reintroduction of native species from the Annex No 4 A and 4B of
Emergency Government Government Decision No 10652009 regarding the approval of finances for programmes on conservation
and use of populations of animals in critical state in danger of
disappearance and of the ones vulnerable on species and races
Minister Order No 192010 for the approval of the
Methodological Guide regarding the proper assessment of the
potential effects of the plans and projects on the natural protected
areas of communitaurian interest
Other relevant Conventions Agreements
(apart from CMS) to which Romania is a
Romania has played an active role in many international environmental
issues and is a Contracting Party to most international and regional
environmental agreements and conventions
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 4
Party Romania has demonstrated its interest in and commitment to the
conservation of biodiversity and natural areas through signing of
international agreements the passage of national regulations and the
designation of a large number of protected areas
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as
Waterfowl Habitat (ldquoRamsar Conventionrdquo)
Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural
Heritage (ldquoWorld Heritage Conventionrdquo)
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural
Habitats (ldquoBern Conventionrdquo)
National policy instruments (eg national
biodiversity conservation strategy etc)
National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity and Sustainable
Use the National Strategy for Sustainable Development
Romania is an active participant in regional environmental initiatives such as
the Danube Environmental Programme the Black Sea Environment
Programme and the Environment for Europe process The Danube and
Black Sea Programmes which are largely focused on water
quality improvement have recognized the important connection that exists
between land-use management and water quality Through effective
protected areas management and land use policies - in particular protection
and restoration of wetland areas - water quality improvements in
the Danube and Black Sea will be achieved
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 5
Please indicate whether your country is part of the following AgreementsMoU If so please indicate the
competent national institution
Wadden Sea Seals Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
National Focal PointCompetent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Eurobats X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Competent authority
Name Mrs Antoaneta OPRIŞAN
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 004021 4089543
E-mail antoanetaoprisanmmediuro
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name Mrs Abigel Szodoray-PARADI
Address str Ion Budai Deleanu nr2 440014 Satu Mare
Tel 0040 723 896 109
E-mail abigelaplrro
ASCOBANS Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Co-ordinating authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of other committees or working groups
AEWA X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Administrative Authority
Name Dr Nela MIAUTĂ
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 4089545
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail nelamiautammediuro
Appointed member of the Technical Committee
Name Dr Dan MUNTEANU
President of Commission for Natural
Monuments
Romanian Academy
Address 125 Calea Victoriei District 1 71102 Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 212 86 40 153
Fax 0040 21 211 66 08
E-mail academiecmnyahoocom
ACCOBAMS X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
National Focal Point
Name Mrs Camelia DUMITRACHE
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300
Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail iuliaalpharmriro
Appointed member of the Scientific Committee
Name Mr Simion NICOLAEV
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development
ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300 Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail nicolaevalpharmriro
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 6
Membership of committees or working groups
ACAP Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of Advisory Committee Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Gorillas Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
Competent Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Great Bustard MoU X Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 7
Competent Authority
Name Mrs Alina FRIM
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 408 9543
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail alinafrimmmediuro
National Contact Point
Name Mr Ovidiu IONESCU
Forest Research and Management Institute Brasov
Address Street Cloşca no 13 500040 Brasov
Tel 0040 268 415338
Fax 0040 268 415338
E-mail wildliferdsbvro
officeicaswildlifero
Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8
Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range
State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 9
1 Which other government departments are involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory species in
your country
National Environment Protection Agency
8 Regional Environment Protection Agencies
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority
National Environment Guard
Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agency of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ministry of Education Research Youth and Sports
The Commission for the Protection of Nature Monuments of the Romanian Academy is the legal scientific
authority for nature conservation and protected areas
For the protected areas located on forest land the management is ensured by foresters from the autonomous
agency ROMSILVA
2 If more than one government department is involved describe the interactionrelationship between these
government departments
Between 1 to 3 September 2010 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (DDBRA) Tulcea organized the
International Conference Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve - 20 years for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of its
founding
The conference brought together partners of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority representatives of national and
international organizations that contributed to achieving biodiversity conservation and sustainable development civil
society representatives local authorities and public institutions and national researchers and specialists in environmental
protection
PHARE Project bdquoCross border cooperation demonstrating the multiple use and benefits of wetlands restoration (in Zagen
and Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polders) in Danube Delta Cross border Biosphere Reserve RomaniaUkrainerdquo was
implemented between 1 August 2007 ndash 27 June 2009 The project contributed to the achievement of the global objective
of the Programme which was to improve cross border integration between boundary regions while posing good bases
for sustainable economic development It supported a new cycle of sustainable development by improving
environmental protection and management in cross bordering areas by demonstrating the role of wetland restoration for
ecology economy recreation community involvement monitoring research and education
The objective of the project was achieved by implementing its main activities the elaboration of a feasibility study and
of an impact study for Zagen polder restoration in Romania by organising study visits for sharing experience from
Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polder restoration in Ukraine and implementing experience of multiple use and benefits
from EU restored wetlands (bordering areas) the dissemination of the results through information materials (leaflets
mass media releases) The project delivered at its completion a Feasibility study and an Impact study for the restoration
of the Zagen polder in Romania Based on these two studies started as the next step the investments for restoration
activity that have in view to transform an wetland area with no important economic value in a place for recreation
study and education that was introduced on the tourism offer for visitors It is used for ecological education for children
and students as a practical demonstration of the sustainable development of a protected area by respecting the nature
conservation and protection principles The owner of the land is the local authority of the Tulcea Town After
restoration the recreation area was managed by it becoming a source of income for local budget and is offer new jobs
to the local people
Partners were the Danube Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine Tulcea Branch of
National Agency ldquo Apele Romane rdquo Romania Tulcea Local Council Romania Tulcea County Council Romania
The Project bdquoDanube Delta ndash Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009rdquo was implemented by DDBRA in partnership with the
International Friends of Nature (Austria) Nature Friends from Romania the Danube Delta Institute for Research and
Development and the local authorities of Tulcea The Landscape of the Year Project promoted by the Friends of Nature
Organization in partnership with other associations organizations and local administrations brought the region in
European attention supports elaborates and implements sustainable development projects and future-oriented initiatives
and finances projects
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 39
III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 2
I(a) General Information
Please enter the required information in the table below
Party ROMANIA
Date of entry into force of the
Convention in Romania
1998
Period covered 2008 - 2010
Territories to which the Convention
applies
The whole territory of Romania
DESIGNATED NATIONAL FOCAL POINT
Full name of the institution Ministry of Environment and Forests
Name and title of designated Focal Point Dr Nela MIAUTĂ
Mailing address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 Bucharest District
Telephone 0040 754 231517
0040 21 4089545
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail nelamiautammediuro
APPOINTMENT TO THE SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
Full name of the institution Milvus Group
Name and title of contact officer Mr Tamaacutes PAPP
Mailing address 22 Crinului Street Tacircrgu-Mureş Mureş County
Telephone 0040 720530117 0040 265264726
Fax 0040 265264726
E-mail tamaspappmilvusro
SUBMISSION
Name and Signature of officer
responsible for submitting national report
Name Dr Nela MIAUTĂ
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 Bucharest District
Tel 0040 21 4089545
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail nelamiautammediuro
Date of submission 17 November 2011
Membership of the Standing Committee
(if applicable)
Name -
Address
Tel
Fax
Competent Authority Ministry of Environment and Forests
Relevant implemented legislation Law No 171990 on Juridical System of Internal Maritime Water
and Romanian Contiguous Zones
Law No 981992 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the Black Sea protection
Law No 821993 for the designation of the Danube Delta
Biosphere Reserve against pollution
Law No 581994 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 3
biological diversity signed in Rio de Janeiro
Law No 141995 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the cooperation for the protection and lasting use of the Danube
river
Law No 301995 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the protection and use of transborder water courses and
international lakes
Law No 131998 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the conservation of migratory species of wild animals
Law No 52000 regarding the approval of the Landscaping Plan of
the national territory ndashthe third section - protected areas
Law No 902000 for the ratification of the Agreement on the
Conservation of Bats in Europe
Law No 1922001 regarding fish and stock management fishing
and aquaculture modified and completed
Government Decision No 2302003 regarding the limitation of the
biospherersquos reservations national and natural parks and the
establishment of administrations for them
Minister Order No 3742004 (OJ 849 16092004) on
the approval of the Action Plan regarding the Cetaceans
conservation from the Romanian waters of Black Sea
Government Decision No 21512004 regarding the institution of
protected nature areas regime for new zones
Government Decision No 15812005 regarding the initiation of
the natural protected area regime for new zones
Law No 2652006 on Environmental Protection modified and
completed
Law No 4072006 on Hunting modified and completed
Minister Order MAFRDMEWM No 2623302006 on
conservation of sturions population from natural waters and
development of the sturions aquaculture in Romania
Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 on the regime
of natural protected areas conservation of natural habitats wild
flora and fauna modified and approved by Law no 492011
Minister Order No 19642007 regarding the declaration of sites
of communitarian importance as an integrated part of the ecological
network Nature 2000 in Romania
Minister Order No 4102008 for the approval of the authorization
procedure for harvesting capture acquisition activities and trading
on the national territory or on the external market of mineral
clusters plant fossils vertebrate and invertebrate animal fossils as
well as plants and animals from wild flora and fauna and their
imports amended by MO No 8902009
Minister Order No 13382008 regarding the procedure of issuing
the Nature 2000 permit
Minister Order No 9792009 regarding the introduction of alien
species the interventions on invasive alien species as well as the
reintroduction of native species from the Annex No 4 A and 4B of
Emergency Government Government Decision No 10652009 regarding the approval of finances for programmes on conservation
and use of populations of animals in critical state in danger of
disappearance and of the ones vulnerable on species and races
Minister Order No 192010 for the approval of the
Methodological Guide regarding the proper assessment of the
potential effects of the plans and projects on the natural protected
areas of communitaurian interest
Other relevant Conventions Agreements
(apart from CMS) to which Romania is a
Romania has played an active role in many international environmental
issues and is a Contracting Party to most international and regional
environmental agreements and conventions
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 4
Party Romania has demonstrated its interest in and commitment to the
conservation of biodiversity and natural areas through signing of
international agreements the passage of national regulations and the
designation of a large number of protected areas
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as
Waterfowl Habitat (ldquoRamsar Conventionrdquo)
Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural
Heritage (ldquoWorld Heritage Conventionrdquo)
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural
Habitats (ldquoBern Conventionrdquo)
National policy instruments (eg national
biodiversity conservation strategy etc)
National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity and Sustainable
Use the National Strategy for Sustainable Development
Romania is an active participant in regional environmental initiatives such as
the Danube Environmental Programme the Black Sea Environment
Programme and the Environment for Europe process The Danube and
Black Sea Programmes which are largely focused on water
quality improvement have recognized the important connection that exists
between land-use management and water quality Through effective
protected areas management and land use policies - in particular protection
and restoration of wetland areas - water quality improvements in
the Danube and Black Sea will be achieved
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 5
Please indicate whether your country is part of the following AgreementsMoU If so please indicate the
competent national institution
Wadden Sea Seals Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
National Focal PointCompetent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Eurobats X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Competent authority
Name Mrs Antoaneta OPRIŞAN
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 004021 4089543
E-mail antoanetaoprisanmmediuro
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name Mrs Abigel Szodoray-PARADI
Address str Ion Budai Deleanu nr2 440014 Satu Mare
Tel 0040 723 896 109
E-mail abigelaplrro
ASCOBANS Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Co-ordinating authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of other committees or working groups
AEWA X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Administrative Authority
Name Dr Nela MIAUTĂ
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 4089545
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail nelamiautammediuro
Appointed member of the Technical Committee
Name Dr Dan MUNTEANU
President of Commission for Natural
Monuments
Romanian Academy
Address 125 Calea Victoriei District 1 71102 Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 212 86 40 153
Fax 0040 21 211 66 08
E-mail academiecmnyahoocom
ACCOBAMS X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
National Focal Point
Name Mrs Camelia DUMITRACHE
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300
Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail iuliaalpharmriro
Appointed member of the Scientific Committee
Name Mr Simion NICOLAEV
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development
ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300 Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail nicolaevalpharmriro
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 6
Membership of committees or working groups
ACAP Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of Advisory Committee Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Gorillas Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
Competent Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Great Bustard MoU X Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 7
Competent Authority
Name Mrs Alina FRIM
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 408 9543
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail alinafrimmmediuro
National Contact Point
Name Mr Ovidiu IONESCU
Forest Research and Management Institute Brasov
Address Street Cloşca no 13 500040 Brasov
Tel 0040 268 415338
Fax 0040 268 415338
E-mail wildliferdsbvro
officeicaswildlifero
Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8
Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range
State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 9
1 Which other government departments are involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory species in
your country
National Environment Protection Agency
8 Regional Environment Protection Agencies
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority
National Environment Guard
Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agency of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ministry of Education Research Youth and Sports
The Commission for the Protection of Nature Monuments of the Romanian Academy is the legal scientific
authority for nature conservation and protected areas
For the protected areas located on forest land the management is ensured by foresters from the autonomous
agency ROMSILVA
2 If more than one government department is involved describe the interactionrelationship between these
government departments
Between 1 to 3 September 2010 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (DDBRA) Tulcea organized the
International Conference Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve - 20 years for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of its
founding
The conference brought together partners of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority representatives of national and
international organizations that contributed to achieving biodiversity conservation and sustainable development civil
society representatives local authorities and public institutions and national researchers and specialists in environmental
protection
PHARE Project bdquoCross border cooperation demonstrating the multiple use and benefits of wetlands restoration (in Zagen
and Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polders) in Danube Delta Cross border Biosphere Reserve RomaniaUkrainerdquo was
implemented between 1 August 2007 ndash 27 June 2009 The project contributed to the achievement of the global objective
of the Programme which was to improve cross border integration between boundary regions while posing good bases
for sustainable economic development It supported a new cycle of sustainable development by improving
environmental protection and management in cross bordering areas by demonstrating the role of wetland restoration for
ecology economy recreation community involvement monitoring research and education
The objective of the project was achieved by implementing its main activities the elaboration of a feasibility study and
of an impact study for Zagen polder restoration in Romania by organising study visits for sharing experience from
Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polder restoration in Ukraine and implementing experience of multiple use and benefits
from EU restored wetlands (bordering areas) the dissemination of the results through information materials (leaflets
mass media releases) The project delivered at its completion a Feasibility study and an Impact study for the restoration
of the Zagen polder in Romania Based on these two studies started as the next step the investments for restoration
activity that have in view to transform an wetland area with no important economic value in a place for recreation
study and education that was introduced on the tourism offer for visitors It is used for ecological education for children
and students as a practical demonstration of the sustainable development of a protected area by respecting the nature
conservation and protection principles The owner of the land is the local authority of the Tulcea Town After
restoration the recreation area was managed by it becoming a source of income for local budget and is offer new jobs
to the local people
Partners were the Danube Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine Tulcea Branch of
National Agency ldquo Apele Romane rdquo Romania Tulcea Local Council Romania Tulcea County Council Romania
The Project bdquoDanube Delta ndash Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009rdquo was implemented by DDBRA in partnership with the
International Friends of Nature (Austria) Nature Friends from Romania the Danube Delta Institute for Research and
Development and the local authorities of Tulcea The Landscape of the Year Project promoted by the Friends of Nature
Organization in partnership with other associations organizations and local administrations brought the region in
European attention supports elaborates and implements sustainable development projects and future-oriented initiatives
and finances projects
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 39
III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 3
biological diversity signed in Rio de Janeiro
Law No 141995 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the cooperation for the protection and lasting use of the Danube
river
Law No 301995 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the protection and use of transborder water courses and
international lakes
Law No 131998 for the ratification of the Convention regarding
the conservation of migratory species of wild animals
Law No 52000 regarding the approval of the Landscaping Plan of
the national territory ndashthe third section - protected areas
Law No 902000 for the ratification of the Agreement on the
Conservation of Bats in Europe
Law No 1922001 regarding fish and stock management fishing
and aquaculture modified and completed
Government Decision No 2302003 regarding the limitation of the
biospherersquos reservations national and natural parks and the
establishment of administrations for them
Minister Order No 3742004 (OJ 849 16092004) on
the approval of the Action Plan regarding the Cetaceans
conservation from the Romanian waters of Black Sea
Government Decision No 21512004 regarding the institution of
protected nature areas regime for new zones
Government Decision No 15812005 regarding the initiation of
the natural protected area regime for new zones
Law No 2652006 on Environmental Protection modified and
completed
Law No 4072006 on Hunting modified and completed
Minister Order MAFRDMEWM No 2623302006 on
conservation of sturions population from natural waters and
development of the sturions aquaculture in Romania
Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 on the regime
of natural protected areas conservation of natural habitats wild
flora and fauna modified and approved by Law no 492011
Minister Order No 19642007 regarding the declaration of sites
of communitarian importance as an integrated part of the ecological
network Nature 2000 in Romania
Minister Order No 4102008 for the approval of the authorization
procedure for harvesting capture acquisition activities and trading
on the national territory or on the external market of mineral
clusters plant fossils vertebrate and invertebrate animal fossils as
well as plants and animals from wild flora and fauna and their
imports amended by MO No 8902009
Minister Order No 13382008 regarding the procedure of issuing
the Nature 2000 permit
Minister Order No 9792009 regarding the introduction of alien
species the interventions on invasive alien species as well as the
reintroduction of native species from the Annex No 4 A and 4B of
Emergency Government Government Decision No 10652009 regarding the approval of finances for programmes on conservation
and use of populations of animals in critical state in danger of
disappearance and of the ones vulnerable on species and races
Minister Order No 192010 for the approval of the
Methodological Guide regarding the proper assessment of the
potential effects of the plans and projects on the natural protected
areas of communitaurian interest
Other relevant Conventions Agreements
(apart from CMS) to which Romania is a
Romania has played an active role in many international environmental
issues and is a Contracting Party to most international and regional
environmental agreements and conventions
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 4
Party Romania has demonstrated its interest in and commitment to the
conservation of biodiversity and natural areas through signing of
international agreements the passage of national regulations and the
designation of a large number of protected areas
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as
Waterfowl Habitat (ldquoRamsar Conventionrdquo)
Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural
Heritage (ldquoWorld Heritage Conventionrdquo)
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural
Habitats (ldquoBern Conventionrdquo)
National policy instruments (eg national
biodiversity conservation strategy etc)
National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity and Sustainable
Use the National Strategy for Sustainable Development
Romania is an active participant in regional environmental initiatives such as
the Danube Environmental Programme the Black Sea Environment
Programme and the Environment for Europe process The Danube and
Black Sea Programmes which are largely focused on water
quality improvement have recognized the important connection that exists
between land-use management and water quality Through effective
protected areas management and land use policies - in particular protection
and restoration of wetland areas - water quality improvements in
the Danube and Black Sea will be achieved
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 5
Please indicate whether your country is part of the following AgreementsMoU If so please indicate the
competent national institution
Wadden Sea Seals Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
National Focal PointCompetent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Eurobats X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Competent authority
Name Mrs Antoaneta OPRIŞAN
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 004021 4089543
E-mail antoanetaoprisanmmediuro
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name Mrs Abigel Szodoray-PARADI
Address str Ion Budai Deleanu nr2 440014 Satu Mare
Tel 0040 723 896 109
E-mail abigelaplrro
ASCOBANS Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Co-ordinating authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of other committees or working groups
AEWA X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Administrative Authority
Name Dr Nela MIAUTĂ
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 4089545
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail nelamiautammediuro
Appointed member of the Technical Committee
Name Dr Dan MUNTEANU
President of Commission for Natural
Monuments
Romanian Academy
Address 125 Calea Victoriei District 1 71102 Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 212 86 40 153
Fax 0040 21 211 66 08
E-mail academiecmnyahoocom
ACCOBAMS X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
National Focal Point
Name Mrs Camelia DUMITRACHE
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300
Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail iuliaalpharmriro
Appointed member of the Scientific Committee
Name Mr Simion NICOLAEV
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development
ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300 Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail nicolaevalpharmriro
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 6
Membership of committees or working groups
ACAP Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of Advisory Committee Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Gorillas Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
Competent Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Great Bustard MoU X Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 7
Competent Authority
Name Mrs Alina FRIM
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 408 9543
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail alinafrimmmediuro
National Contact Point
Name Mr Ovidiu IONESCU
Forest Research and Management Institute Brasov
Address Street Cloşca no 13 500040 Brasov
Tel 0040 268 415338
Fax 0040 268 415338
E-mail wildliferdsbvro
officeicaswildlifero
Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8
Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range
State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 9
1 Which other government departments are involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory species in
your country
National Environment Protection Agency
8 Regional Environment Protection Agencies
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority
National Environment Guard
Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agency of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ministry of Education Research Youth and Sports
The Commission for the Protection of Nature Monuments of the Romanian Academy is the legal scientific
authority for nature conservation and protected areas
For the protected areas located on forest land the management is ensured by foresters from the autonomous
agency ROMSILVA
2 If more than one government department is involved describe the interactionrelationship between these
government departments
Between 1 to 3 September 2010 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (DDBRA) Tulcea organized the
International Conference Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve - 20 years for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of its
founding
The conference brought together partners of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority representatives of national and
international organizations that contributed to achieving biodiversity conservation and sustainable development civil
society representatives local authorities and public institutions and national researchers and specialists in environmental
protection
PHARE Project bdquoCross border cooperation demonstrating the multiple use and benefits of wetlands restoration (in Zagen
and Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polders) in Danube Delta Cross border Biosphere Reserve RomaniaUkrainerdquo was
implemented between 1 August 2007 ndash 27 June 2009 The project contributed to the achievement of the global objective
of the Programme which was to improve cross border integration between boundary regions while posing good bases
for sustainable economic development It supported a new cycle of sustainable development by improving
environmental protection and management in cross bordering areas by demonstrating the role of wetland restoration for
ecology economy recreation community involvement monitoring research and education
The objective of the project was achieved by implementing its main activities the elaboration of a feasibility study and
of an impact study for Zagen polder restoration in Romania by organising study visits for sharing experience from
Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polder restoration in Ukraine and implementing experience of multiple use and benefits
from EU restored wetlands (bordering areas) the dissemination of the results through information materials (leaflets
mass media releases) The project delivered at its completion a Feasibility study and an Impact study for the restoration
of the Zagen polder in Romania Based on these two studies started as the next step the investments for restoration
activity that have in view to transform an wetland area with no important economic value in a place for recreation
study and education that was introduced on the tourism offer for visitors It is used for ecological education for children
and students as a practical demonstration of the sustainable development of a protected area by respecting the nature
conservation and protection principles The owner of the land is the local authority of the Tulcea Town After
restoration the recreation area was managed by it becoming a source of income for local budget and is offer new jobs
to the local people
Partners were the Danube Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine Tulcea Branch of
National Agency ldquo Apele Romane rdquo Romania Tulcea Local Council Romania Tulcea County Council Romania
The Project bdquoDanube Delta ndash Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009rdquo was implemented by DDBRA in partnership with the
International Friends of Nature (Austria) Nature Friends from Romania the Danube Delta Institute for Research and
Development and the local authorities of Tulcea The Landscape of the Year Project promoted by the Friends of Nature
Organization in partnership with other associations organizations and local administrations brought the region in
European attention supports elaborates and implements sustainable development projects and future-oriented initiatives
and finances projects
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
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62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
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7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
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III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
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GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
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2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
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3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 4
Party Romania has demonstrated its interest in and commitment to the
conservation of biodiversity and natural areas through signing of
international agreements the passage of national regulations and the
designation of a large number of protected areas
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as
Waterfowl Habitat (ldquoRamsar Conventionrdquo)
Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural
Heritage (ldquoWorld Heritage Conventionrdquo)
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural
Habitats (ldquoBern Conventionrdquo)
National policy instruments (eg national
biodiversity conservation strategy etc)
National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity and Sustainable
Use the National Strategy for Sustainable Development
Romania is an active participant in regional environmental initiatives such as
the Danube Environmental Programme the Black Sea Environment
Programme and the Environment for Europe process The Danube and
Black Sea Programmes which are largely focused on water
quality improvement have recognized the important connection that exists
between land-use management and water quality Through effective
protected areas management and land use policies - in particular protection
and restoration of wetland areas - water quality improvements in
the Danube and Black Sea will be achieved
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 5
Please indicate whether your country is part of the following AgreementsMoU If so please indicate the
competent national institution
Wadden Sea Seals Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
National Focal PointCompetent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Eurobats X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Competent authority
Name Mrs Antoaneta OPRIŞAN
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 004021 4089543
E-mail antoanetaoprisanmmediuro
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name Mrs Abigel Szodoray-PARADI
Address str Ion Budai Deleanu nr2 440014 Satu Mare
Tel 0040 723 896 109
E-mail abigelaplrro
ASCOBANS Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Co-ordinating authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of other committees or working groups
AEWA X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Administrative Authority
Name Dr Nela MIAUTĂ
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 4089545
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail nelamiautammediuro
Appointed member of the Technical Committee
Name Dr Dan MUNTEANU
President of Commission for Natural
Monuments
Romanian Academy
Address 125 Calea Victoriei District 1 71102 Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 212 86 40 153
Fax 0040 21 211 66 08
E-mail academiecmnyahoocom
ACCOBAMS X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
National Focal Point
Name Mrs Camelia DUMITRACHE
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300
Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail iuliaalpharmriro
Appointed member of the Scientific Committee
Name Mr Simion NICOLAEV
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development
ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300 Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail nicolaevalpharmriro
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 6
Membership of committees or working groups
ACAP Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of Advisory Committee Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Gorillas Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
Competent Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Great Bustard MoU X Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 7
Competent Authority
Name Mrs Alina FRIM
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 408 9543
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail alinafrimmmediuro
National Contact Point
Name Mr Ovidiu IONESCU
Forest Research and Management Institute Brasov
Address Street Cloşca no 13 500040 Brasov
Tel 0040 268 415338
Fax 0040 268 415338
E-mail wildliferdsbvro
officeicaswildlifero
Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8
Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range
State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 9
1 Which other government departments are involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory species in
your country
National Environment Protection Agency
8 Regional Environment Protection Agencies
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority
National Environment Guard
Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agency of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ministry of Education Research Youth and Sports
The Commission for the Protection of Nature Monuments of the Romanian Academy is the legal scientific
authority for nature conservation and protected areas
For the protected areas located on forest land the management is ensured by foresters from the autonomous
agency ROMSILVA
2 If more than one government department is involved describe the interactionrelationship between these
government departments
Between 1 to 3 September 2010 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (DDBRA) Tulcea organized the
International Conference Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve - 20 years for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of its
founding
The conference brought together partners of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority representatives of national and
international organizations that contributed to achieving biodiversity conservation and sustainable development civil
society representatives local authorities and public institutions and national researchers and specialists in environmental
protection
PHARE Project bdquoCross border cooperation demonstrating the multiple use and benefits of wetlands restoration (in Zagen
and Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polders) in Danube Delta Cross border Biosphere Reserve RomaniaUkrainerdquo was
implemented between 1 August 2007 ndash 27 June 2009 The project contributed to the achievement of the global objective
of the Programme which was to improve cross border integration between boundary regions while posing good bases
for sustainable economic development It supported a new cycle of sustainable development by improving
environmental protection and management in cross bordering areas by demonstrating the role of wetland restoration for
ecology economy recreation community involvement monitoring research and education
The objective of the project was achieved by implementing its main activities the elaboration of a feasibility study and
of an impact study for Zagen polder restoration in Romania by organising study visits for sharing experience from
Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polder restoration in Ukraine and implementing experience of multiple use and benefits
from EU restored wetlands (bordering areas) the dissemination of the results through information materials (leaflets
mass media releases) The project delivered at its completion a Feasibility study and an Impact study for the restoration
of the Zagen polder in Romania Based on these two studies started as the next step the investments for restoration
activity that have in view to transform an wetland area with no important economic value in a place for recreation
study and education that was introduced on the tourism offer for visitors It is used for ecological education for children
and students as a practical demonstration of the sustainable development of a protected area by respecting the nature
conservation and protection principles The owner of the land is the local authority of the Tulcea Town After
restoration the recreation area was managed by it becoming a source of income for local budget and is offer new jobs
to the local people
Partners were the Danube Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine Tulcea Branch of
National Agency ldquo Apele Romane rdquo Romania Tulcea Local Council Romania Tulcea County Council Romania
The Project bdquoDanube Delta ndash Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009rdquo was implemented by DDBRA in partnership with the
International Friends of Nature (Austria) Nature Friends from Romania the Danube Delta Institute for Research and
Development and the local authorities of Tulcea The Landscape of the Year Project promoted by the Friends of Nature
Organization in partnership with other associations organizations and local administrations brought the region in
European attention supports elaborates and implements sustainable development projects and future-oriented initiatives
and finances projects
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 39
III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
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Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 5
Please indicate whether your country is part of the following AgreementsMoU If so please indicate the
competent national institution
Wadden Sea Seals Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
National Focal PointCompetent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Eurobats X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Competent authority
Name Mrs Antoaneta OPRIŞAN
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 004021 4089543
E-mail antoanetaoprisanmmediuro
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name Mrs Abigel Szodoray-PARADI
Address str Ion Budai Deleanu nr2 440014 Satu Mare
Tel 0040 723 896 109
E-mail abigelaplrro
ASCOBANS Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Co-ordinating authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Appointed member of the Advisory Committee
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of other committees or working groups
AEWA X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
Administrative Authority
Name Dr Nela MIAUTĂ
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 4089545
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail nelamiautammediuro
Appointed member of the Technical Committee
Name Dr Dan MUNTEANU
President of Commission for Natural
Monuments
Romanian Academy
Address 125 Calea Victoriei District 1 71102 Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 212 86 40 153
Fax 0040 21 211 66 08
E-mail academiecmnyahoocom
ACCOBAMS X Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
Non Range State
National Focal Point
Name Mrs Camelia DUMITRACHE
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300
Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail iuliaalpharmriro
Appointed member of the Scientific Committee
Name Mr Simion NICOLAEV
Address National Institute for Marine Research and
Development
ldquoGrigore Antipardquo Bvl Mamaia 300 Constanta
Tel 0040 24 154 32 8 8
Fax 0040 24 183 12 74
E-mail nicolaevalpharmriro
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 6
Membership of committees or working groups
ACAP Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of Advisory Committee Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Gorillas Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
Competent Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Great Bustard MoU X Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 7
Competent Authority
Name Mrs Alina FRIM
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 408 9543
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail alinafrimmmediuro
National Contact Point
Name Mr Ovidiu IONESCU
Forest Research and Management Institute Brasov
Address Street Cloşca no 13 500040 Brasov
Tel 0040 268 415338
Fax 0040 268 415338
E-mail wildliferdsbvro
officeicaswildlifero
Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8
Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range
State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 9
1 Which other government departments are involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory species in
your country
National Environment Protection Agency
8 Regional Environment Protection Agencies
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority
National Environment Guard
Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agency of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ministry of Education Research Youth and Sports
The Commission for the Protection of Nature Monuments of the Romanian Academy is the legal scientific
authority for nature conservation and protected areas
For the protected areas located on forest land the management is ensured by foresters from the autonomous
agency ROMSILVA
2 If more than one government department is involved describe the interactionrelationship between these
government departments
Between 1 to 3 September 2010 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (DDBRA) Tulcea organized the
International Conference Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve - 20 years for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of its
founding
The conference brought together partners of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority representatives of national and
international organizations that contributed to achieving biodiversity conservation and sustainable development civil
society representatives local authorities and public institutions and national researchers and specialists in environmental
protection
PHARE Project bdquoCross border cooperation demonstrating the multiple use and benefits of wetlands restoration (in Zagen
and Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polders) in Danube Delta Cross border Biosphere Reserve RomaniaUkrainerdquo was
implemented between 1 August 2007 ndash 27 June 2009 The project contributed to the achievement of the global objective
of the Programme which was to improve cross border integration between boundary regions while posing good bases
for sustainable economic development It supported a new cycle of sustainable development by improving
environmental protection and management in cross bordering areas by demonstrating the role of wetland restoration for
ecology economy recreation community involvement monitoring research and education
The objective of the project was achieved by implementing its main activities the elaboration of a feasibility study and
of an impact study for Zagen polder restoration in Romania by organising study visits for sharing experience from
Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polder restoration in Ukraine and implementing experience of multiple use and benefits
from EU restored wetlands (bordering areas) the dissemination of the results through information materials (leaflets
mass media releases) The project delivered at its completion a Feasibility study and an Impact study for the restoration
of the Zagen polder in Romania Based on these two studies started as the next step the investments for restoration
activity that have in view to transform an wetland area with no important economic value in a place for recreation
study and education that was introduced on the tourism offer for visitors It is used for ecological education for children
and students as a practical demonstration of the sustainable development of a protected area by respecting the nature
conservation and protection principles The owner of the land is the local authority of the Tulcea Town After
restoration the recreation area was managed by it becoming a source of income for local budget and is offer new jobs
to the local people
Partners were the Danube Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine Tulcea Branch of
National Agency ldquo Apele Romane rdquo Romania Tulcea Local Council Romania Tulcea County Council Romania
The Project bdquoDanube Delta ndash Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009rdquo was implemented by DDBRA in partnership with the
International Friends of Nature (Austria) Nature Friends from Romania the Danube Delta Institute for Research and
Development and the local authorities of Tulcea The Landscape of the Year Project promoted by the Friends of Nature
Organization in partnership with other associations organizations and local administrations brought the region in
European attention supports elaborates and implements sustainable development projects and future-oriented initiatives
and finances projects
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 39
III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 6
Membership of committees or working groups
ACAP Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Membership of Advisory Committee Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Gorillas Party
Signed but not yet entered force
Non-party Range State
X Non Range State
Designated Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
Competent Authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Great Bustard MoU X Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 7
Competent Authority
Name Mrs Alina FRIM
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 408 9543
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail alinafrimmmediuro
National Contact Point
Name Mr Ovidiu IONESCU
Forest Research and Management Institute Brasov
Address Street Cloşca no 13 500040 Brasov
Tel 0040 268 415338
Fax 0040 268 415338
E-mail wildliferdsbvro
officeicaswildlifero
Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8
Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range
State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 9
1 Which other government departments are involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory species in
your country
National Environment Protection Agency
8 Regional Environment Protection Agencies
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority
National Environment Guard
Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agency of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ministry of Education Research Youth and Sports
The Commission for the Protection of Nature Monuments of the Romanian Academy is the legal scientific
authority for nature conservation and protected areas
For the protected areas located on forest land the management is ensured by foresters from the autonomous
agency ROMSILVA
2 If more than one government department is involved describe the interactionrelationship between these
government departments
Between 1 to 3 September 2010 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (DDBRA) Tulcea organized the
International Conference Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve - 20 years for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of its
founding
The conference brought together partners of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority representatives of national and
international organizations that contributed to achieving biodiversity conservation and sustainable development civil
society representatives local authorities and public institutions and national researchers and specialists in environmental
protection
PHARE Project bdquoCross border cooperation demonstrating the multiple use and benefits of wetlands restoration (in Zagen
and Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polders) in Danube Delta Cross border Biosphere Reserve RomaniaUkrainerdquo was
implemented between 1 August 2007 ndash 27 June 2009 The project contributed to the achievement of the global objective
of the Programme which was to improve cross border integration between boundary regions while posing good bases
for sustainable economic development It supported a new cycle of sustainable development by improving
environmental protection and management in cross bordering areas by demonstrating the role of wetland restoration for
ecology economy recreation community involvement monitoring research and education
The objective of the project was achieved by implementing its main activities the elaboration of a feasibility study and
of an impact study for Zagen polder restoration in Romania by organising study visits for sharing experience from
Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polder restoration in Ukraine and implementing experience of multiple use and benefits
from EU restored wetlands (bordering areas) the dissemination of the results through information materials (leaflets
mass media releases) The project delivered at its completion a Feasibility study and an Impact study for the restoration
of the Zagen polder in Romania Based on these two studies started as the next step the investments for restoration
activity that have in view to transform an wetland area with no important economic value in a place for recreation
study and education that was introduced on the tourism offer for visitors It is used for ecological education for children
and students as a practical demonstration of the sustainable development of a protected area by respecting the nature
conservation and protection principles The owner of the land is the local authority of the Tulcea Town After
restoration the recreation area was managed by it becoming a source of income for local budget and is offer new jobs
to the local people
Partners were the Danube Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine Tulcea Branch of
National Agency ldquo Apele Romane rdquo Romania Tulcea Local Council Romania Tulcea County Council Romania
The Project bdquoDanube Delta ndash Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009rdquo was implemented by DDBRA in partnership with the
International Friends of Nature (Austria) Nature Friends from Romania the Danube Delta Institute for Research and
Development and the local authorities of Tulcea The Landscape of the Year Project promoted by the Friends of Nature
Organization in partnership with other associations organizations and local administrations brought the region in
European attention supports elaborates and implements sustainable development projects and future-oriented initiatives
and finances projects
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
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III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 7
Competent Authority
Name Mrs Alina FRIM
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Address 12 Libertatii Bvl 5 040129 District
Bucharest
Tel 0040 21 408 9543
Fax 0040 21 4089634
E-mail alinafrimmmediuro
National Contact Point
Name Mr Ovidiu IONESCU
Forest Research and Management Institute Brasov
Address Street Cloşca no 13 500040 Brasov
Tel 0040 268 415338
Fax 0040 268 415338
E-mail wildliferdsbvro
officeicaswildlifero
Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8
Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range
State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 9
1 Which other government departments are involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory species in
your country
National Environment Protection Agency
8 Regional Environment Protection Agencies
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority
National Environment Guard
Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agency of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ministry of Education Research Youth and Sports
The Commission for the Protection of Nature Monuments of the Romanian Academy is the legal scientific
authority for nature conservation and protected areas
For the protected areas located on forest land the management is ensured by foresters from the autonomous
agency ROMSILVA
2 If more than one government department is involved describe the interactionrelationship between these
government departments
Between 1 to 3 September 2010 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (DDBRA) Tulcea organized the
International Conference Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve - 20 years for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of its
founding
The conference brought together partners of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority representatives of national and
international organizations that contributed to achieving biodiversity conservation and sustainable development civil
society representatives local authorities and public institutions and national researchers and specialists in environmental
protection
PHARE Project bdquoCross border cooperation demonstrating the multiple use and benefits of wetlands restoration (in Zagen
and Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polders) in Danube Delta Cross border Biosphere Reserve RomaniaUkrainerdquo was
implemented between 1 August 2007 ndash 27 June 2009 The project contributed to the achievement of the global objective
of the Programme which was to improve cross border integration between boundary regions while posing good bases
for sustainable economic development It supported a new cycle of sustainable development by improving
environmental protection and management in cross bordering areas by demonstrating the role of wetland restoration for
ecology economy recreation community involvement monitoring research and education
The objective of the project was achieved by implementing its main activities the elaboration of a feasibility study and
of an impact study for Zagen polder restoration in Romania by organising study visits for sharing experience from
Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polder restoration in Ukraine and implementing experience of multiple use and benefits
from EU restored wetlands (bordering areas) the dissemination of the results through information materials (leaflets
mass media releases) The project delivered at its completion a Feasibility study and an Impact study for the restoration
of the Zagen polder in Romania Based on these two studies started as the next step the investments for restoration
activity that have in view to transform an wetland area with no important economic value in a place for recreation
study and education that was introduced on the tourism offer for visitors It is used for ecological education for children
and students as a practical demonstration of the sustainable development of a protected area by respecting the nature
conservation and protection principles The owner of the land is the local authority of the Tulcea Town After
restoration the recreation area was managed by it becoming a source of income for local budget and is offer new jobs
to the local people
Partners were the Danube Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine Tulcea Branch of
National Agency ldquo Apele Romane rdquo Romania Tulcea Local Council Romania Tulcea County Council Romania
The Project bdquoDanube Delta ndash Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009rdquo was implemented by DDBRA in partnership with the
International Friends of Nature (Austria) Nature Friends from Romania the Danube Delta Institute for Research and
Development and the local authorities of Tulcea The Landscape of the Year Project promoted by the Friends of Nature
Organization in partnership with other associations organizations and local administrations brought the region in
European attention supports elaborates and implements sustainable development projects and future-oriented initiatives
and finances projects
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
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3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
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12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
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Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
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22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 39
III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8
Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range
State
Competent national authority
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State
National Contact Point
Name
Address
Tel
Fax
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 9
1 Which other government departments are involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory species in
your country
National Environment Protection Agency
8 Regional Environment Protection Agencies
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority
National Environment Guard
Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agency of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ministry of Education Research Youth and Sports
The Commission for the Protection of Nature Monuments of the Romanian Academy is the legal scientific
authority for nature conservation and protected areas
For the protected areas located on forest land the management is ensured by foresters from the autonomous
agency ROMSILVA
2 If more than one government department is involved describe the interactionrelationship between these
government departments
Between 1 to 3 September 2010 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (DDBRA) Tulcea organized the
International Conference Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve - 20 years for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of its
founding
The conference brought together partners of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority representatives of national and
international organizations that contributed to achieving biodiversity conservation and sustainable development civil
society representatives local authorities and public institutions and national researchers and specialists in environmental
protection
PHARE Project bdquoCross border cooperation demonstrating the multiple use and benefits of wetlands restoration (in Zagen
and Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polders) in Danube Delta Cross border Biosphere Reserve RomaniaUkrainerdquo was
implemented between 1 August 2007 ndash 27 June 2009 The project contributed to the achievement of the global objective
of the Programme which was to improve cross border integration between boundary regions while posing good bases
for sustainable economic development It supported a new cycle of sustainable development by improving
environmental protection and management in cross bordering areas by demonstrating the role of wetland restoration for
ecology economy recreation community involvement monitoring research and education
The objective of the project was achieved by implementing its main activities the elaboration of a feasibility study and
of an impact study for Zagen polder restoration in Romania by organising study visits for sharing experience from
Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polder restoration in Ukraine and implementing experience of multiple use and benefits
from EU restored wetlands (bordering areas) the dissemination of the results through information materials (leaflets
mass media releases) The project delivered at its completion a Feasibility study and an Impact study for the restoration
of the Zagen polder in Romania Based on these two studies started as the next step the investments for restoration
activity that have in view to transform an wetland area with no important economic value in a place for recreation
study and education that was introduced on the tourism offer for visitors It is used for ecological education for children
and students as a practical demonstration of the sustainable development of a protected area by respecting the nature
conservation and protection principles The owner of the land is the local authority of the Tulcea Town After
restoration the recreation area was managed by it becoming a source of income for local budget and is offer new jobs
to the local people
Partners were the Danube Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine Tulcea Branch of
National Agency ldquo Apele Romane rdquo Romania Tulcea Local Council Romania Tulcea County Council Romania
The Project bdquoDanube Delta ndash Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009rdquo was implemented by DDBRA in partnership with the
International Friends of Nature (Austria) Nature Friends from Romania the Danube Delta Institute for Research and
Development and the local authorities of Tulcea The Landscape of the Year Project promoted by the Friends of Nature
Organization in partnership with other associations organizations and local administrations brought the region in
European attention supports elaborates and implements sustainable development projects and future-oriented initiatives
and finances projects
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
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III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 9
1 Which other government departments are involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory species in
your country
National Environment Protection Agency
8 Regional Environment Protection Agencies
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority
National Environment Guard
Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agency of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ministry of Education Research Youth and Sports
The Commission for the Protection of Nature Monuments of the Romanian Academy is the legal scientific
authority for nature conservation and protected areas
For the protected areas located on forest land the management is ensured by foresters from the autonomous
agency ROMSILVA
2 If more than one government department is involved describe the interactionrelationship between these
government departments
Between 1 to 3 September 2010 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (DDBRA) Tulcea organized the
International Conference Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve - 20 years for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of its
founding
The conference brought together partners of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority representatives of national and
international organizations that contributed to achieving biodiversity conservation and sustainable development civil
society representatives local authorities and public institutions and national researchers and specialists in environmental
protection
PHARE Project bdquoCross border cooperation demonstrating the multiple use and benefits of wetlands restoration (in Zagen
and Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polders) in Danube Delta Cross border Biosphere Reserve RomaniaUkrainerdquo was
implemented between 1 August 2007 ndash 27 June 2009 The project contributed to the achievement of the global objective
of the Programme which was to improve cross border integration between boundary regions while posing good bases
for sustainable economic development It supported a new cycle of sustainable development by improving
environmental protection and management in cross bordering areas by demonstrating the role of wetland restoration for
ecology economy recreation community involvement monitoring research and education
The objective of the project was achieved by implementing its main activities the elaboration of a feasibility study and
of an impact study for Zagen polder restoration in Romania by organising study visits for sharing experience from
Stensovsko Zhibrianskie Plavni Polder restoration in Ukraine and implementing experience of multiple use and benefits
from EU restored wetlands (bordering areas) the dissemination of the results through information materials (leaflets
mass media releases) The project delivered at its completion a Feasibility study and an Impact study for the restoration
of the Zagen polder in Romania Based on these two studies started as the next step the investments for restoration
activity that have in view to transform an wetland area with no important economic value in a place for recreation
study and education that was introduced on the tourism offer for visitors It is used for ecological education for children
and students as a practical demonstration of the sustainable development of a protected area by respecting the nature
conservation and protection principles The owner of the land is the local authority of the Tulcea Town After
restoration the recreation area was managed by it becoming a source of income for local budget and is offer new jobs
to the local people
Partners were the Danube Biosphere Reserve of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine Tulcea Branch of
National Agency ldquo Apele Romane rdquo Romania Tulcea Local Council Romania Tulcea County Council Romania
The Project bdquoDanube Delta ndash Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009rdquo was implemented by DDBRA in partnership with the
International Friends of Nature (Austria) Nature Friends from Romania the Danube Delta Institute for Research and
Development and the local authorities of Tulcea The Landscape of the Year Project promoted by the Friends of Nature
Organization in partnership with other associations organizations and local administrations brought the region in
European attention supports elaborates and implements sustainable development projects and future-oriented initiatives
and finances projects
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
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Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 39
III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 10
2 The Project bdquoUPGRADE Black Sea Scientific Network within the Seventh Framework Programme brings together 49
partners from Black Sea countries Ukraine (9) Russia (8) Turkey (7) Romania (3 including DDBRA) Bulgaria (6)
Georgia (6) together with 6 partners from EU member states a partner from the Associated States and 3 international
organisations
The implementation period is 01012009 to 12312011 and the it aims at setting up a Black Sea Scientific Network of
institutes of environmental and socio-economic research universities and NGOs from countries with access to the Black
Sea and to develop a virtual infrastructure for data and information to be fed and maintained by these organisations to
improve the identification access exchange indications of quality and use of their data and information about the Black
Sea
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority applied within SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 as
partner for the project Danube River Network of Protected Areas ndash Development and Implementation of
Transnational Strategies for the Conservation of the Natural Heritage at the Danube River project approved by
the Monitoring Committee for the Transnational Cooperation Program South East Europe
This project will initiate a stable platform to acquire a new quality of continuous practical cooperation of PA along the
Danube Developing a common identity of PA maintaining and developing a common cultural and natural heritage
should strengthen the administrative bodies of local and regional PA Continuous exchange of information and
experience is to ensure consistency of PA A common voice will be provided for PA at European and international
level to highlight the practical needs for nature conservation along the Danube Joint strategies for river restoration
conservation of species and nature tourism will be developed and implemented Higher consistency in the management
of PA and improved connectivity of habitats is another objective of the project Public awareness for PA goals must be
enhanced and the number of guided visits and visitors in centers have to be increased as well and the development of
nature tourism must be enforced
httpwwwdanubeparksorg
3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country Please provide contact information
Yes X No
4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activitiesinitiatives for the conservation of migratory
species in your country and describe their involvement
Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS) aims to conserve and study the wild bird species their habitats and
sites in Romania increasing populationrsquos awareness regarding environmental sustainability working for the protection
of biodiversity and bird fauna The research activity of Romanian Ornithological Society focuses on the following
issues Important Bird Areas Programme study and protection of rare and endangered bird species study on bird
migration monitoring of specific bird species distribution of breeding bird species of Romania building action plans
for the protection of bird species ROS manages the national Important Bird Areas (IBA) programme in Romania ROS
took and continues to take part to international projects such as (apart from the IBA programme) Dispersed species of
Europe Atlas of the breeding birds in Europe Mid-winter count of geese and water birds It also takes part in co-
operation with neighbouring countries to several regional projects on study and protection of species like Slender-billed
curlew Red-breasted goose Corncrake White stork Pygmy cormorant White-headed duck ROS contributed to data
and texts to all major workspublications on south-eastern Europe or bird species from Romania of BirdLife
International and Wetlands International ROS is the partner of BirdLife in Romania and carries out its policy and
strategy towards their joint worldwide target conservation of birds and natural resources
Projects run by the Romanian Ornithological Society
European midwinter counts each year from 1990 Phalacrocorax pygmeus Oxyura leucocephala Haliaeetus albicilla
Branta ruficollis Aquila clanga project funded by BirdLife International
Life project ldquoImproving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008rdquo has as beneficiary Water National
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty
httpeceuropaeuenvironmentlifecountriesdocumentsromania_en_oct06pdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 39
III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
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Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 11
4 Life Project ldquoSaving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo ndash 2008-2009 Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere
Authority with the partners Romanian Ornithological SocietyBirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
Life Project ldquoEcological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain ldquo (2005 ndash2010)
Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania ndash 2006 ndash BirdLife International
Life Project ldquoCross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and
Bulgariardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
Life Project ldquoConservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Slovakiardquo
The objectives of the projects were to improve the conservation status of migratory species through a series of strategic
interventions involving scientific inventory monitoring activities sites restoration and raising public awareness
activities
Romanian Ecological Society (RES) is a non-profit non-governmental independent and apolitical organization
The RES has been established in order to facilitate cooperation among scientists teaching staff students policy and
decision makers media staff who are involved in research and knowledge development regarding all types of ecological
systems education and training in the field of theoretical and applied ecology use of products of theoretical and applied
ecology in the management of ecosystems and natural resources use the scientific products and tools from ecology to
design and develop strategies and policies for sustainable development informing and communicating the science of
ecology to the public and by doing this to promote the Science of Ecology in all sectors of the Romanian society
Milvus Group
Projects run by Milvus Group
Conservation of Falco vespertinus in the Pannonian Region (LIFE 05NATH000122) - wwwfalcoprojecthu
Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International
httpwwwsorroindex_IWChtm
The Romanian Bat Protection Association -RBPA
Is a non-profit non governmental organization that unifies those people from Romania who are interesting in bat
research and bat protection Its mission is to promote activities in the field of bat protection and research focusing on
general environmental protection as well
Projects during the period 2008-2010 -
Ongoing National Bat Monitoring Programme in underground bat habitats
2008-2010 - Monitoring bat biodiversity indicators of sustainable development in Eastern Europe (iBats Romania)
wwwibatsorg uk - financed in the frame of DEFRA - DARWIN Initiative UK
2008-2009 Inventorying of important habitats diversity of bats ensure of favourable conservation status and promotion
of habitats as Natura2000 sites - financed by Administration Fund for the Environment
2008 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash how to deliver successful actions of bat protection in small scale but nation wide -
funded by EUROBATS
2009-2013 Bat Conservation in Padurea Craiului Bihor and Trascau Mountains (LIFE08 NATRO000504) - funded by
European Commission LIFE instrument - project coordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency - Bihor in
partnership with the RBPA and Institute of Speology Emil Racovitza
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 36
6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 37
62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 38
7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
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III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 40
GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 41
2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 42
24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 43
3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 12
4 Projects run by the Romanian Bat Protection Association during the period 2008-2010
No Project title Financed by
Period Targeted bat species
1 National Bat Monitoring
Programme
Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 ndash
Ongoing
project
All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
2 Monitoring bat biodiversity
indicators of sustainable
development in Eastern Europe
DEFRA ndash Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
3 Inventorying of important habitats
diversity of bats ensure of
favourable conservation status
and promotion of habitats as
Natura2000 sites
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
4 Promotion of bats conservation in
Romania breeding for reach
European standards
Administration Fund for the
Environment
2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
5 Bat Conservation in Romania ndash
how to deliver successful actions
of bat protection in small scale
but nation wide
EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae
and Vespertilionidae from
Romania
6 Bat Conservation in Padurea
Craiului Bihor and Trascau
Mountains (LIFE08
NATRO000504)
European Commission LIFE
instrument
2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus
Miniopterus schreibersi
Myotis bechsteini Myotis
oxignathus Myotis
emarginatus Myotis myotis
Rhinolophus blasii
Rhinolophus euryale
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum
Rhinolophus hipposiders
4a Please provide detail on any devolved governmentoverseas territory authorities involved
Exchange information mutual consultations and commune projects
The project that the Regional Environment Protection Agency Bacau proposed was the Management Plan for the Natura
2000 The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti and public awareness campaign The objective of this project was
protection and improvement of biodiversity and natural heritage by supporting the management of protected areas
including the implementation of the Natura 2000 network and implementing appropriate management systems for nature
protection The project will achieve and develop studies inventories mapping database execution of the managemnt of
the Natura 2000 site The reservoirs lakes Buhusi-Bacau-Beresti site promotion raising awareness among people and
groups interested on economic and social importance of the site training and capacity building management staff
involved in managing protected areas in order to acquire knowledge skills necessary for the proper administration of the
site
The studies have been inventoried and assessed a total of 169 species of birds protected at national and EU level
Another project bdquoManagement Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)rdquo was
implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau in the Sectoral Operational Programme
Environment
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 13
5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country
National biodiversity strategy is an important mechanism for the engagement of private sector organizations in
the protection and management of Romaniarsquos biodiversity
Electricity Companies voluntarily undertake bird-friendly construction of newly built and renovated power
lines as well as co-operate in projects to insulate power lines - primarily important regarding migratory birds
species
Raising public awareness on the importance of the protection of migratory species and their habitats trough the
media and other means
Assuring environmental education by camps field trips slides projections and courses for all ages
Publishing scientific and informative materials
Building and maintaining contacts with migratory species researchers all around the world
Obtaining standardised methods and goals in migratory species research and protection in national level
According special attention and protection to the rare and endangered migratory species from natural
reservations National and Natural Parks Biosphere Reserves
Working out proposals and strategies in migratory species protection submitting them to environmental
agencies and institutions
Making practical migratory species protection activities and raising public awareness on them
Involving and guiding people interested in biodiversity research assuring them professional education in this
field
Keeping good relation and co-operating with institutes or agencies interested in biodiversity research
Assuring professional consulting in the nature protection and research to people interested in this issue
Connecting national and international organisations interested in environment research and protection and co-
operating with them
6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country
Multi-stakeholder working groups are in place for most projects that are undertaken collaboratively between government
departments non-governmental organisations and the private sector This provides for interaction and integration of
activities and thus greater efficiencies in the use of resources to further the conservation of migratory species
I(b) Information about involved Authorities
Identify the ministry agencydepartment or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species
1 Birds Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
2 Marine Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
3 Marine Turtles Not the case
4 Terrestrial Mammals Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
5 Bats Department of Biodiversity - Ministry of
Environment and Forests
6 Other Taxa Not the case
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 14
II Appendix I species
1 BIRDS
11 General questions on Appendix I bird species
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Law No 4072006 on hunting and protection of game
1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species
By-catch Electrocution X
Habitat destruction X Wind turbines X
Pollution
Other (please provide details)
Collisions with power lines or with railways have been cause of death for Haliaeetus albicilla
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 stipulate the meausres for conservation and protection of
the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas
Several of the above are considered to be potential obstacles to migratory bird species and such potential
threats were part of a review for CMS undertaken by the Romania Pollution is controlled by a variety of
means including legislation regulation and public awareness All offshore and onshore wind turbine proposals
are subject to full environmental assessment and in some cases where issues were not able to be adequately
mitigated proposals have been turned down
EU and the national legislation protect the habitats used by migratory birds A number of conservation
projects was implemented in Romania and was identified the no-go-areas for windparks EIA Article 6
Habitats Directive
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity states that
according to the Bern Convention ratified by Romania and to the recommendations issued by the Council of
Europe specific plans and regulations shall be developed in Romania for the protection of bird species
The Integrated Monitoring Programme for the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has three purposes including
provision of information for the scientific community administration and politics as a result of the research
activity in physics biology and social sciences support for systematic exchanges of scientific information
support for the integrated monitoring of the biosphere reserves especially concerning the global changes
biological diversity ecosystems management human impact and sustainable development
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
17 from the national territory is Special Protected Area (SPA) and according to our national legislation -
Emergency Government Ordinance No 572007 -all the SPAs are considered natural protected areas
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
Continued international co-operation
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Illegal trade Poaching X
Other (please specify)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 15
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Romania developed a strategy for all species and habitats conservation including AEWA Also during the
period 2008-2010 all stakeholders were involved for the public consultation in designating bird protected
areas and through legal acts those were officially designated
minus In our national law are listed the sites for protecting birds coded with the symbol of our country as a part of
the EU Nature 2000 network
minus According to the-Government Decision 12842007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No
572007 management plans should be developed for each protected area which comprising management
measures and monitoring indicators
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The scientific information the data base and the GIS maps were developed
Romania is participating in several European Union programmes including PHARE and activities working on
improving environmental standards
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
The pressure of the economic sector
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
A well defined and coordinated institutional structure for evaluating monitoring and managing protected areas
in Romania is needed
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 16
12 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Phalacrocorax pygmeus - Pygmy Cormorant
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Romania is home to nearly half the worldrsquos population of Pygmy Cormorant The pygmy cormorant and the
ferruginous duck are 2 globally threatened species that regularly occur in the European Union
They are considered as priority species for the purpose of LIFE+ Nature funding
Research monitoring educationawareness rising The project ldquoCross-border Conservation of Pygmy Cormorant
and Ferruginous Duck started in January 2009 and the planned end date is 31 December 2012 The manager of this
project is WWF Danube ndashCarpathian This project aims to support conservation of the pygmy cormorant
Phalacrocorax pygmeus and the ferruginous duck Aythya nyroca
The objective of the project is ensuring conditions to achieve and maintain favourable conservation status for
pygmy cormorant and ferruginous duck in Romania and include
- coordinated conservation efforts for the 2 priority species through improved cross-border management of the
network of Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube
- increased knowledge of the species status and ecological needs for a wide range of stakeholders in both countries
- disturbance free and improved breeding and feeding conditions at key sites through implementing best
management practices of fishponds reedbeds and forest and improved ecological status of the wetlands used as
breeding and feeding sites
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 17
3 Work is focused on supporting these species in Romania and Bulgaria A cross-border approach will be adopted to
improve coordination of conservation efforts which will address key requirements at breeding and feeding sites
This includes implementation of best management practices at fishponds reedbeds and surrounding forest lands
The breeding population of pygmy cormorant in Romania account for 11500-14000 pairs
The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Deltarsquos
biosphere reserve but is not protected throughout the rest of its range along the lower Danube It uses the inland
wetlands for breeding feeding and wintering and is dependent on the conservation of this natural habitat
This cross-border approach in the lower Danube area will allow for adequate implementation of the conservation
measures required to ensure the sustainability of the populations of the 2 priority species across key Natura 2000
sites
The project will be implemented by 3 public bodies in Romania and Bulgaria (2 Local Environment Protection
Agencies in Romania and Persina Nature Park Directorate in Bulgaria) 2 NGOs (WWF Danube Carpathian
Programme and Romanian Ornithological Society and one private company in Romania)
Research on the movement of this specie have been conducted during the winter season and on its spectrumrsquos
trophic The hydrotechnical measures were carried out in water with small depth used by Phalacrocorax pygmeus
as a feeding sites (the channels of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and Roşu-Puiu Complex)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
A cross-border protected area will be designated to demonstrate the efficiency of such measures and will serve as
an example to be applied in other similar areas The implementation of best management practices in fisheries
which are also Natura 2000 sites will allow for testing adapting and demonstrating the effectiveness of such
practices and the results will help in the design of compensatory measures to benefit both people and nature
Public awareness of the species conservation needs the importance of the Natura 2000 network and opportunities
for sustainable development in such areas will be raised through seminars workshops public events dissemination
of information materials focusing on specific target groups and the general public
The capacity to organise controlled ecotourism will be strengthened at two sites by building small scale visitor
centres
At key sites the breeding habitat of the pygmy cormorant will be enhanced by creating conditions for the
expansion of colonies (planting willows) and of ferruginous duck by ensuring a proper management of the
reedbeds
These actions will involve active consultations with local stakeholders
Disturbance free conditions will be ensured at key breeding and feeding sites by installing warning signs
delineation of temporary non-intrusion zones during nesting periods and by implementing suitable regulatory
measures of human activities in these areas As both species are dependent on freshwater ecosystems for feeding
and this generates major conflicts with the fishery owners alternative feeding areas will be provided at key sites by
the creation of freshwater pools flooding abandoned fishponds and improving connectivity of wetlands and
adequate water circulation to ensure periods with shallow water required by both species These actions will help
to improve food availability at these sites Seminars will be organised for fishermen and hunters to eliminate
mortality due to misunderstanding of the speciesrsquoecological needs and mismanagement
A major problem identified across the sites along lower Danube is the disposal of waste in the vicinity of the
wetlands This is likely to affect water quality and lead to eutrofication therefore action will be taken to collect the
garbage at key sites The same effect is induced by excessive use of fertilisers in intensive fisheries The owners of
the fishponds will be provided with information on best management practices for extensive fisheries
A comprehensive monitoring programme of the populations of the 2 species will provide information on the effects
of the conservation measures before and after project implementation
Achievement of the project
- Population of Pygmy Cormorant along the lower Danube maintained at 1590 (Romania) and 770 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- Population of Ferruginous Duck along the lower Danube maintained at 400 (Romania) and 155 (Bulgaria)
breeding pairs
- The breeding and feeding areas of the 2 species will be increased by at least 1200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria
- The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44297 ha in Romania and Bulgaria as a demonstration
for integrated conservation actions will serve as a good example for other similar areas and will open opportunities
for cooperation in the lower Danube area
- Overall the project will contribute to the implementation of the Lower Danube Green Corridor Agreement by
increasing the areas of Natura 2000 sites with adequate management the connectivity between key areas by
rehabilitating 1200 ha of wetlands therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along
lower Danube
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 18
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general
-
Species name ndash Pelecanus crispus - Dalmatian Pelican
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants ndash
(Phalacrocorax pygmaeus ) are two species strictly protected from hunting by Romanian legislation
The Committee for Nature Monuments Protection designated the two Romanian pelican species as having a Nature
Monument status They are also listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive of the European Union and are targets of
other wild bird species conservation efforts Dalmatian Pelican is included in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species as well
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is one of the two European pelican species that can be observed in
Romania the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve being one of the most important nesting territories for these birds
on European level
The Romanian Dalmatian Pelican population is estimated at around 400 breeding pairs
The LIFE Natura Project ldquoSaving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Deltardquo is a species conservation project for the
entire area of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The anticipated results of this project are that it will create suitable and safe breeding conditions for the Romanian
breeding population
There is yet little known about the Dalmatian Pelicans movements after the breeding season and in the wintering
period For this reason a study is conducted in order to identify all the sites used by pelicans after breeding and to
assess the mortality of adults in fisheries outside breeding area
The pelicansrsquo movements is monitoring in this study using two methods colour ringing and satellite tracking The
factors affecting the Dalmatian Pelican population during these movements are assed as well
Satelite tracking of birds provide the project team with up to date information regarding the most important roosts
and feeding sites The information will help finding solutions to reduce the pressure outside the breeding area
The specie Action Plan for Pelecanus crispus was officially adopted into the national legal framework and it was
integrated into the Management Plan of Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
By the Government Decision No 10662010 it was established the area with the limited access for a colonies of
the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) located outside of the strictly protected areas
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
In Romania the Dalmatian Pelican has recently bred in five colonies Rosca ndash Buhaiova Lake Lejai Golovita ndash
Bisericuta Sinoie ndash Ceaplace Island Sinoie ndash Prundul cu Pasari Islands
The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 19
335-365 of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union
257-276 of the total estimated breeding population of Europe
9-106 of the total estimated global breeding population of the species
As present the Dalmatian Pelican is vulnerable Worldwide severely threatened on its entire range
Monitoring
Warning signs
Artificial platforms
Information boards
Satellite transmitter
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 20
Aerial survey
Public awareness education
Species name ndash Ciconia ciconia - White Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
Baltag EŞ Bolboacă LE Ştefan A (2009) White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova
(Romania) distribution size and dynamics Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii bdquoAl I Cuzardquo Iaşi s Biologie
animală LV 187-197
Hartel T Moga CI Oumlllerer K Demeter L Sas I Ruşti DM Balog A (2008) A proposal towards the
incorporation of spatial heterogeneity into animal distribution studies in Romanian landscapes North-Western
Journal of Zoology 4 173-183
Mestecăneanu A Mestecăneanu F (2010) Some aspects regarding the migratory dynamics of the white
stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin (Argeş County Romania) Analele
Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Biologie 17(2) 268-273
Munteanu D (2005) Barza albă (Ciconia ciconia) p 94 Barza neagră (Ciconia nigra) p 95 In Botnariuc
NTatole V (eds) Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din Romacircnia Academia Romacircnă Muzeul Naţional de Istorie
Naturală bdquoGrigore Antipardquo
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 21
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other X
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a protected specie listed in the Bern Bonn and Ramsar Conventions as well as in
Directive 2009147ЕU on protection of wild birds It is included in the Red Book of the Vertebrates from
Romania
The project Conservation of White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo Belozem through
education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project ldquoNatuRegio ndash Nature
conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgariardquo funded by German foundations DBU and
Alfred Toepfer Stiftung
The aim of the project is conservation of the stork colony in Belozem and improvement of the local visitor
facilities Main project actions are
Production and installation of nest platforms to safeguard risky nests
Installation of camera on a stork nest
Establishment of White Stork Parkrdquo in Belozem village
Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks
Promotion of Belozem as ldquoEuropean Stork Villagerdquo
Production and dissemination of awareness leaflet on risks by plastic strings disposal
In Romania some researches were performed in the Doamnei River hydrographical basin one of the main affluent
of the Argeş River It is favourable for many species of birds (for breeding wintering and passage) because it
includes a large variety of landscapes and habitats and the anthropogenic impact is still low It was a study
regarding the influence of the weather on the flight (soaring gliding and flapping flight) of the white storks
(Ciconia ciconia) in the spring migration across the Doamnei River hydrographical basin The research is based on
289 observations and 3153 individuals observed during 1998 ndash 2010 The lapse of time the temperature of the air
the atmospheric nebulosity the type of clouds and the wind intensity were considered
In Romania it is wide-spread breeding mainly in settlements In the Doamnei River hydrographical basin it breeds
in few localities (Aninoasa Berevoeşti Cacircmpulung Corbi Coşeşti Dacircrmăneşti Domneşti Furnicoşi Mărăcineni
Mihăeşti Mioarele Pietroşani Schitu-Goleşti Ţiţeşti Vlădeşti)
Members of the Milvus Group have been ringing White Storks fledglings with coloured ELSA rings
httpwwwornmpgde~vwradotemplatesenelsahtml)
In 2006 ldquoMilvus Grouprdquo Bird and Nature Protection Association installed the first web camera on a stork nest in
Dumbrăvioara At first the events from the nest could be followed only on the computer from the stork museum
From 2010 the daily life of the storks in the nest number 10 can be followed anywhere on the world using the
internet (httpmilvusrowhite-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring66)
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising habitat protection
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 22
Species name ndash Ciconia nigra - Black Stork
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration X
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Fulica atra ndash Common Coot
1 Please provide published distribution reference httpwwwpmcgcomeNM7Gache202pdf
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available) Ecological
restoration project Ciobarciu-Costuleni (Iaşi-Romania) monitoring of the birds fauna evolution
Project Manager Dr Carmen GACHE E-mail cgacheuaicro
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Educationawareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration X
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 23
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus melanocephalus - Mediterranean Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing X decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 24
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
Species name ndash Larus genei - Slender-billed Gull
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders in the process
Species name ndash Sterna albifrons - Little Tern
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 25
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring
Educationawareness rising
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Research monitoring educationawareness rising
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 26
2 MARINE MAMMALS
21 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No
implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details -
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes X No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals
By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic
Pollution X Illegal hunting X
Other threats to migration (please provide details) -
2a
What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
Pollution control cooperation with the neighbour states to control the illegal hunting and the intensification of the
control undertaken by the representatives of the National Environment Guard
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken-
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution By-catch X
Other (please specify) -
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
Intensification of the control and survey activities
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) rdquoGrigore Antipardquo is the leading marine
research institution in Romania as well as national coordinator and focal point with respect to international
research tasks and responsibilities in the field of marine science
The Institute operates under co-ordination of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its research activities are
mainly oriented towards supporting adequate marine and coastal environmental management and protection
NIMRD undertakes fundamental applied and technological development research in oceanography marine and
coastal engineering ecology and environmental protection and management of living resources in the Black Sea
and other ocean areas Being the technical operator of the marine monitoring network (physical chemical and
biological) and for coastal erosion survey NIMRD hold a comprehensive volume of marine data and information
which are exchanged in the framework of several international projects
National Institute for Marine Research and Development conducts studies on following subjects coastal zone
management oceanography coastal and marine engineering marine ecology and living resources
Research on Danube nutrient discharges advection patterns of the Danube plume nutrient concentrations in the
Western Black Sea and on the environmental response of the Black Sea to the Danube river influence (species
composition quantities)
Identification of the limiting nutrient in the Danube river influenced waters in the Black Sea
Co-relation of Danube nutrient loads and changes in nutrient ratios in the Western Black Sea with ultimate effects -
cases of harmful and potentially toxic algal blooms oxygen diminution and mortality of
hydrobionts in the WBSea
Strengthening of institutional capacities by effective management defining and restructuring o of public services
according to current financial resources the sustainable development objectives and the demands of the
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 27
communities
Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands
Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning ndash delivered
Supporting adequate marine environmental management and protection through research activities as well as to
supports policy making with the preparation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
the marine monitoring programme the assessment of coastal erosion issues and biodiversity studies of the
Romanian Black Sea coastal and transitional waters
Inventorying of the main coastal issues on the delineation of the Romanian coastal zone classification coastal
erosion being one of the major threats along large parts of the Romanian coast organising workshops in order to
increase the involvement of the relevant coastal stakeholders of the Romanian coastal zone and to increase the
ICZM vertical and horizontal integration stipulated by the ICZM Recommendation identify the main activities
focusing on the coastal issues and on Legal and Institutional Strengthening of the existing ICZM Arrangements in
Romania All these activities have leading to the developing of the Outline Strategy for the integrated management
of Romanian Coastal Zone
The Water Lawrsquos objectives include the conservation development and protection of water resources as well as the
ensuring of a free water flow protection against pollution and modification of the characteristics of water
resources their banks beds or basins restoration of surface and groundwater quality and conservation and
protection of aquatic ecosystems
Romania is also Contracting Party to the Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation
(previously Protocol on Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Protection) of the Bucharest Convention on the
Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution and as such has responsibilities under the Strategic Action Plan for
the Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol (BSBLCP-SAP) One of the main objectives of
the BSBLCP-SAP is ldquoto halt losses of currently known threatened species and destruction of their habitats by 2010
arising from human activities in the BSBLCP area and to prevent appearance of new threatened species by human
activitiesrdquo
The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008 The total eligible public
expenditure of the programme is EUR 307618942 with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
amounting to EUR 230714207 EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 43 of the total EFF Contribution
Axis 2 amounted to 455 of the total EFF Contribution and Axis 3 amounted to 13 of the total
EFF contribution Two of the five axes include environmentally-friendly measuresspecifically Axis 1 for adaptation
of the fleet which includes provision for cessation of fishing activities and more environmentally-friendly gears
and Axis 2 which includes environmental measures for aquaculture such as promoting practices with low
environmental impact or organic farming
The Operational Programme provides for permanent and temporary cessation of fishing activities for Black Sea
fleets They aim for a 20 reduction of tonnage and a 15 reduction of power by 2010
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 28
22 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal
species for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as
appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to
information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg
Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus
1 Please provide published distribution reference -
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general
Species name ndash Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 29
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken-
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Raising Public awareness on high human disturbance on different TV stations (local national TVs) and articles in
local and national newspapers preparing leaflets organizing presentations making effective protection measures
Species name ndashMonachus monachus
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research X
Identification and establishment of protected areas X
Monitoring X
Education awareness rising X
Species protection X
Control hunting poaching X
Species restoration
Habitat protection X
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
All the above-mentioned activities will continue
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 30
3 MARINE TURTLES
31 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles
By-catch Pollution
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Collection of eggs Predation of eggs
Destruction of nesting beaches
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 31
32 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species
for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate
providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information
already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention
on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 32
4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)
41 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No
the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No
law have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified
to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
Lack of information By-catch
Habitat fragmentation Electrocution
Wind turbines Poaching
Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management
Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers
Climate change and drought
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Lack of information Habitat fragmentation
Poaching Insufficient legislation
Illegal trade Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating
behaviour
We developed the human resource element for monitoring the mountain and subalpine regions by building a
network of NGOs and Universities that are dealing with nature conservation We have strong collaboration with
the universities Milvus Group Romania Romanian Ornithological Society Romanian Lepidopterological
Society Romanian Entomological Society Romanian Ecological Society
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 33
42 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal
species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each
table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-
reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other
conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as
necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 34
5 BATS
51 General questions on Appendix I bats
Not the case for Romania
1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No
legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law have any exceptions Yes No
been granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)) -
2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats
2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
2b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
The Regional Environmental Protection Agency Timisoara is the beneficiary of the LIFE Project bdquoThe
Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Siterdquo from 2009
until 31 December 2011
wwwsalvatililieciiro
The Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site is a karstic perimeter which holds a great number of caves
(around 650) compared with other sites or regions from Romania The Projects goal is to reconstruct the
morphology of habitats for 84 cavesavens to depollute the habitat by collecting the residues and to preserve the
hibernating birthing and feeding areas of the populations of 13 species of Chiroptera
The main objectives of the project are rehabilitation of 84 polluted depreciated caves closed to the public and
elimination of the polluting sources preservation of the hibernation birth and feeding zones of 13 chiropters
species populations developing the best practices for habitat conservation in 9 local communities supporting of a
better local government and information exchange at European level The main activities are the development of
the Action Plan for the conservation of the habitats and the target species reconstruction of the morphology the
removal of pollutants and protection of habitat by de-silting de-clogging the cave entrances waste removal and
installation of iron grills gates and or fences implementation of a system of selective waste collection in the
project area monitoring the status of species and habitats and the effects of the project awareness actions and
dissemination of information a website meetings with the local population educational activities in schools
located in the project area
2c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
-
3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Yes
Other (please specify)
3a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
-
3d What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to overcome these factors
-
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 35
52 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which
your country is considered to be a Range State Please complete each table as appropriate providing
information in summary form Where appropriate please cross-reference to information already
provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on
Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on trends (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2c Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general
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6 OTHER TAXA
61 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
1 Identify the Ministry agencydepartment or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I
listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above prohibited by the national legislation listed as being
implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)
If other legislation is relevant please provide details
2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No
sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law have any exceptions been
granted to the prohibition
If Yes please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was
notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7))
3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in
sections 1-5 above
Lack of legislation
Other threats to migration (please provide details)
3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles
3b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
3c What assistance if any does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles
4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above
(transcending mere obstacles to migration)
Other (please specify)
4a What actions have been taken to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further
endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to
migrating behaviour
4b Please report on the progress success of the actions taken
4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard
4d What assistance if any does your country require to overcome these factors
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62 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa
In the following section using the table format below please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to
taxa not included in sections 1-5 above for which your country is considered to be a Range State
Please complete each table as appropriate providing information in summary form Where
appropriate please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been
submitted under other conventions (eg Convention on Biological Diversity Ramsar Convention
CITES) (Attach annexes as necessary)
Species name ndash Common Name(s)
1 Please provide published distribution reference
2a Summarise information on population size (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
2b Summarise information on distribution (if known)
increasing decreasing stable not known unclear
3 Indicate (with an lsquoXrsquo) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the
reporting period (Please provide the title of the project and contact details where available)
Research
Identification and establishment of protected areas
Monitoring
Education awareness rising
Species protection
Control hunting poaching
Species restoration
Habitat protection
Habitat restoration
Other
4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period what has prevented such action being
taken
5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species
Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general
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7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I NOT THE CASE
1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1
Yes No
not currently listed in Appendix I
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species Yes No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistancemeasures if any does your country require to initiate the listing of these species
1 according to the latest IUCN red data list
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III Appendix II Species
1 INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES
Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS
Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments It will suffice
therefore to reference (below) and preferably append a copy of the latest report that has been
submitted to the Secretariat of each of the AgreementMoUs to which your country is a Party
WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)
Date of last report Period covered
SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (19931999)
Date of last report Period covered
EUROBATS (1994)
Date of last report 2006 Period covered 2007 -2010
ASCOBANS (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash AFRICA MoU (1999)
Date of last report Period covered
AEWA (1999)
Date of last report 2008 Period covered 2006 -2008
ACCOBAMS (2001)
Date of last report 2010 Period covered 2009-2010
GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
MARINE TURTLES ndash INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)
Date of last report Period covered
BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)
Date of last report Period covered
AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)
Date of last report Period covered
AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)
Date of last report Period covered
PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)
Date of last report Period covered
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)
Date of last report Period covered
DUGONG (2007)
Date of last report Date of last report
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GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
BIRDS OF PREY (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)
Date of last report Period covered
SHARKS (2010)
Date of last report Period covered
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2 QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS
21 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds including Memoranda of X Yes No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details Romania will sign at the CoP10 CMS in 2011 the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
22 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
23 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles including Yes X No
Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
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24 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals
(other than bats)
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats) Yes X No
including Memoranda of Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
25 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No
new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the
conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the future
If Yes please provide details
26 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA
1 In the current reporting period has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No
CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding to address the conservation
needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes what is the current state of development
2 In the current reporting period has your country participated in the development Yes X No
of any new CMS Agreements including Memoranda of Understanding which address
the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above
If Yes please provide details
3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding what assistance if any does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the
instrumentrsquos development
4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa including Memoranda of Yes X No
Understanding planned by your country in the foreseeable future
If Yes please provide details
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3 LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II
1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No
conservation status but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit
from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation
If Yes please provide details
NB States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (ie not on its normal migration route) should not be treated
as Range States Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification
1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of thisthese species in Appendix II Yes X No
If Yes please provide details
1b What assistance if any does your country require to initiate the listing of thisthese species
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 44
IV National and Regional Priorities
1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and
where applicable sustainable use of migratory species in
comparison to other biodiversity-related issues
Low Medium X High
2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your countryrsquos national X Yes No
biodiversity strategy or action plan
If Yes please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No
902000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement
X Conservation sustainable use andor restoration of the habitats of migratory species including protected
areas ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007
and Law no 902000 regarding bat habitats
X Actions to prevent reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger
migratory species (eg alien invasive species or by-catch)
X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration ndash Through Natura 2000 sites designation for
all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 572007
X Research and monitoring of migratory species ndash All the species listed in Annex 3 Annex 4 and Annex 5
of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 and Law no 902000 regarding bats
Some Ramsar sites (like Danube Delta Mures Floodplain) have some regional initiatives or some international
projects in which cooperate with other wetlands in order to establish the common mechanisms regarding the
monitoring the scientific researches the public awareness the conservation of natural patrimony and the
promotion of sustainable tourism
X Transboundary co-operation In 2007 the project lsquoDanube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009rsquo was
launched Through the project the International Friends of Nature (IFN) and its executing partner the Friends
of Nature of Romania aim to trigger development that conserves the unique habitat of the Danube Delta and
creates new sources of income Well-planned public education and awareness activities are needed early in a
project to get the public involved in a meaningful way one way to catalyse these activities is to initiate
activities with local communities and local NGOs through a small grants program
Benefits of improved relations between Romania and Ukraine include an agreement on the collaborative
monitoring and management of migratory birds and fisheries in the trans-boundary protected area and
development of a vegetation map of the entire Delta This bilateral initiative has served as a model for wider
cooperation throughout Europe and has been expanded under the recently declared lower Danube green
corridor whereby the Ministries of Environment of Bulgaria Moldova Romania and Ukraine have agreed to
conserve and manage wetland and flood plain habitats of the region
International interest and support for conservation initiatives in the Danube Delta have come mainly from GEF
Dutch RIZA (ie the General Directorate of Public Works and Water Management) which provided technical
assistance in water resources management and wetland management and WWF-International which provided
assistance in public education and NGO capacity building
The Danube Delta Biodiversity Project has demonstrated the feasibility of public participation in government
efforts to protect and restore endangered ecosystems The most notable areas of progress are the data collection
and species monitoring activities which have built an important foundation for sustainable natural resource
management
Cooperation Agreement between the Institute of Biology Romanian Academy and Institute of
Hidrobiology of National Academy of Sciences Ukraine - Assessment of ecological status of
transboundary aquatic ecosystems between Ukraine and Romania
3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No
or regional policiesplans (apart from CMS Agreements)
If Yes please provide details Forestry Fishery and Agriculture Plans
3a Do these policiesplans cover the following areas (if Yes please provide details)
Yes No
X Exploitation of natural resources (eg fisheries hunting etc)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 45
Economic development
X Land-use planning
X Pollution control
X Designation and development of protected areas
X Development of ecological networks
X Planning of power lines
X Planning of fences
X Planning of dams
Other
4 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
Assuring a favourable conservation status of species through legislation enforcement
Organizing conferences workshops debates on professional themes research travels and any kind of
action meant to contribute to the development of scientific research and to informing scientists in the
field all over the country and abroad of major environment issues
sustaining by all mass-media means a continuous propaganda so as to form an ecological conscience
and public opinion in favor of a healthier environment
stimulating young researchers in the field of nature conservation with grants awards or facilitate
scholarships offered by institutes foundations
editing a scientific bulletins in order to disseminate the papers from Societiesrsquo meetings and other
manifestations
V Protected Areas
1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection establishment and X Yes No
management of protected areas in your country
If Yes please provide details Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 572007 established the Natura 2000
Network for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4
The designation for Natura 2000 territories in Romania has been made for 13 bat species (all included in
Habitat Directive Annex II) as following Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipossideros
Rhinolophus blassi Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus euryale Myotis myotis Myotis blythii Myotis
dasycneme Myotis emarginatus Myotis bechsteinii Myotis capaccinii Barbastella barbastellus Miniopterus
schreibersii
Until now 273 pSCI has been designated (covering 1784 of the country) and bats were present in 57 cases
among the designation species
1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status
Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoie Complex (Special Protected Area)
Danube Delta-the marine area (SCI)
Vama Veche2 Mai (SCI)
Marine Area Tuzla Cape (SCI)
Apuseni (SCI)
Cheile Nerei-Beusnita (SCI)
Domogled-Valea Cernei(SCI)
Platoul Mehedinti (SCI)
Recifii Jurasici Cheia (SCI)
Lake Techirghiol (Special Protected Area)
Old Danube ndash Braţul Măcin (Special Protected Area)
Small Island of Brăila (Special Protected Area)
Black Sea (Special Protected Area)
Apuseni Nature Park
Trascau Mountains
Tur River National Reserve
Padurea Craiului Mountains - totally includes 567 caves and 111 vertical caves and here can be find many of
them suitable for bats
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 46
1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas (If Yes please provide details and include the amount of
protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas)
Yes No
X Terrestrial 1784 - including all the lake surfaces
Aquatic
X Marine 066 - 2 sites
1c Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Ministry of Environment and Forests
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
- The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EUrsquos efforts for
sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe It is an opportunity for better
natural resources management and conservation of Romaniarsquos unique biodiversity
Currently the Romanian Government is responsible for implementing the Habitat Directive Romanian NGOs
and the government is crucial to ensure proper and effective implementation of Natura 2000
Romanian NGOs had chance to come together and actively participate in the development of the Natura 2000
network It increased communications between the government and NGOs as well as promote public
awareness about the importance of the Habitat Directive To promote cooperation between the government
institutions stakeholders and NGOs there are already meetings between the NGO Coalition Natura 2000
Romania This way priorities and proposals regarding the work plan and activities can be established during the
meetings There are also specialist meetings to develop documents relevant for the activity of the Coalition
Such as GIS and data anlysis Other seminars and meetings address the importance of lobbying and information
sharing between scientists decision makers land owners and administrators By increasing the role of NGOs
and promoting communications among all the parties involved natural areas can be better monitored This in
turn leads to improved management plans and more efficient conservation of the Romanian environment
VI Policies on Satellite Telemetry
1 In the current reporting period has your country undertaken X Yes No
conservationresearch projects that use satellite telemetry
In preparation X on-going X completed
2 Are any future conservationresearch projects planned that will use X Yes No
satellite telemetry
If Yes please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects)
Special for birds and marine mammals
If No please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In the framework of the project LIFE08 NATRO000501 rdquoConservation of Aquila pomarina in Romaniardquo
implemented by Regional Environment Protection Agency Sibiu in partnership with Milvus and ROS
The satellite transmitters were mounted on 11 juveniles and 8 adult lesser spotted eagles in July 2010 and July
2011 Of these 13 are still providing data in November 2011
Information on migration routes wintering areas as well as nesting and feeding territories are being obtained
through this method to be used for the elaboration of conservation measures Romaniarsquos lesser spotted eagle
population is estimated between 2000 and 2300 pears (22 of the EU population and 10 of the global
population of the species)
The projectrsquos conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region Special Protected
Area Dealurile Tarnavelor ndash Valea Nirajului (with 51-65 pairs estimated) Special Protected Area Podisul
Hartibaciului (70-90 pairs estimated) and SPA Piemontul Fagarasi (40-45 pairs estimated)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 47
VII Membership
1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No
to join CMS and its related Agreements
If Yes please provide details (In particular describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been
identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment)
1a Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
-
2 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
-
VIII Global and National Importance of CMS
1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national regional X Yes No
andor global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance
in the context of biodiversity conservation
If Yes please provide details -
Romania has a wide range of strategies policies and actions plans in biodiversity conservation
and protection has comprehensive legislative framework which affords statutory protection to all wild animals
The most important actions that were taken by Romania in the context of biodiversity conservation are the
following
- Extension of existing and creation of new natural protected areas
- Monitoring of the migratory species based on evidence and surveying
- Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect - International cooperation in nature conservation - A number of institutions universities and non-governmental organizations are actively involved in informative
materials conducting seminars and educational campaigns to raise the public awareness regarding the biological
diversity conservation
The most important institutes and organizations in the field of education are as following ldquoGrigore Antipardquo
National Museum of Natural History the Romanian Bat Protection Association the ldquoDanube Deltardquo National
Institute for Research and Development the National Institute for Marine Research and Development ldquoGrigore
Antipardquo ldquoDanube Deltardquo Biosphere Reserve Authority Romanian Ornithological Society Milvus Group
2 Identify the agency department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country
Department of Biodiversity ndash Ministry of Environment and Forests
3 Results ndash please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken
In order to ensure proper conservation measures strong cooperation between NGOs national institutions and
the involvement of local stakeholders was promoted
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 48
IX Mobilization of Resources
1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Support for projects elaborated by environment authorities institutes universities NGOs
2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No
requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition
If Yes please provide details
3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No
conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other
countries (particularly developing countries)
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
4 Has your country provided technical andor scientific assistance to Yes X No
developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
5 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from the CMS Trust Yes X No
Fund via the CMS Secretariat for national conservation activities having
direct benefits for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
6 Has your country received financial assistancesupport from sources other X Yes No
than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit
for migratory species in your country
If Yes please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities)
Life-Nature Programme
ACCOBAMS ndash financial support for projects related to marine mammals
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 49
X Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations
Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions
and Recommendations since the last Report For your convenience please refer to the list of COP
Resolutions and Recommendations listed below
Resolutions
Resolution 62 ndash By-catch and Recommendation 72 ndash Implementation of Resolution 62 on By-catch
Resolution 63 ndash Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation
Resolution 72 ndash Impact Assessment and Migratory Species
In Romania the Reports on Environmental Impact Assesment take into account the impact on migration routes
(destruction and disconnection of communication corridors) assessment of losses of foraging habitats (sites with a great
abundance of species evaluation of the heightened risk of collision during flight (mandatory during operation of wind
turbines and construction of roads) assessment of the of the degree of disorientation of bats resulting from emissions of
ultra sound noise assessment of measures that would reduce the risk of increased species fatalities specifically in
relation to migration corridors areas of intensive activity of migrating species important foraging habitats of resident
and migrating species affected summer and winter roosts the assessement of the cumulative effect of the facilities
Resolution 73 ndash Oil Pollution and Migratory Species
Resolution 74 ndash Electrocution of Migratory Birds
Resolution 75 ndash Wind Turbines and Migratory Species
Resolution 79 ndash Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes
Significant biodiversity-related bilateral aid is provided by Romania due to its own current development and EU
accession requirements
Resolution 715 ndash Future Action on the Antarctic Minke Brydersquos and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on
Migratory Species
Resolution 81 ndash Sustainable Use
Romania has allocated substantial funding for national biodiversity including co-financing for GEF projects and
biodiversity research A Fund for the Environment was created using the taxes for pollution and the exploitation of
biological resources by economic agents with more than 10 allocated to biodiversity conservation The contributions
to CBD Ramsar CMS AEWA World Heritage Convention and the UNEP Environment Funds were paid as pledged The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation has been established The strategy is one of
the principal elements of the Environmental Strategy for Romania This Strategy covers biodiversity protection and
sustainable use and protected areas management guidelines
The National Forestry Plan and National Forestry Program both incorporate the global target of conserving species
diversity The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity Conservation mentions the need for it to be
integrated with local sectoral plans and local sustainable development A number of programmes are under
implementation for the integrated management of the Danube river basin for its protection and sustainable use
Resolution 82 ndash CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010
Resolution 85 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements
The Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) offices (County MWFEP offices) have legal responsibility for
environmental monitoring and nature conservation Several monitoring programmes are conducted in Romania They
refer to soils and forests inland waters and various species (NATURA 2000 species game species and migratory birds)
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 50
Resolution 87 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target
Protection conservation and restoration of the biological diversity specific to agro-systems through the
implementation of the technologies which favour sustainable agriculture
Training specialists and the general population in the spirit and techniques of biological diversity conservation
and sustainable use of its components
Involvement of NGOs and local communities in programmes and actions for biological diversity protection
conservation and restoration
Conducting of special research and monitoring programmes for improving the knowledge of the biological
diversity status
Prevention of the decline of migratory species
Restoration of biological diversity in degraded habitats
Awareness and informing of the population
Evaluate the state of the natural capital
Resolution 89 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)
Resolution 811 - Co-operation with other Conventions
The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn 1979) ratified by Law 131998 is
a universal instrument developed following Recommendation 32 from the Action Plan elaborated by the Stockholm
Conference This convention recognize that the management for efficacy conservation of the migratory species require
both the states cooperation and commune actions within the national territory in relation to migration routes as
wintering staging feeding breeding or moulting areas
The Agreement on the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds (Hague 1995) ratified
by Law 892000 aiming coordination of measures to maintain migratory waterfowls in a favorable conservation status
or to restore them to such a status
The Agreement on the conservation of bats in Europe (London 1991) accepted by Law 902000 is the first
international agreement devoted to the conservation of bats and the first of its kind under Art IV of the Bonn
Convention
The Agreement on the conservation of cetaceans in the Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic
area ratified by Law 912000 having as purpose to reduce the treat to cetaceans and improve the knowledge of
this animals
Convention on biological diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1994) ratified by Law 581994 The objectives of this
convention are the conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components and the fair
and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resource especially by appropriate
access to these resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies The main measures set out for bio-
diversity conservation and sustainable use of its components are develop national strategies plans or programs or
adapt for this purpose existing strategies plans or programs as well integrate as far as possible and as appropriate
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sector or cross-sector plans programs or
policies httpwwwcbdintcountriescountry=ro
The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington 1973) whose
Romania was accepted by Law 691994 ensuring the protection of the endangered species by regulating the trade
with their
The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural heritage (Berna 1979) whose Romania
was accepted by Law 131993 The purpose of this convention is ensuring the conservation of the wild flora and
fauna and their natural habitats in particular those species and habitats whose requires the cooperation of several
states
The Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar 197) ratified
by Law 5199 The purpose of this convention is designate by the Contracting Parties of the wetlands of
international significance in terms of ecology botany zoology limnology or hydrology and ensuring the
appropriate state of the conservation for these areas
The Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) ratified by Law
691994 This is the reason for all the measures concerning the import of the specimens are in place in
concordance in particular with the provision of the CITES The Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage (Paris 1972) accepted by
Decree 1871990 whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural andor natural
heritage is situated as well the property right provided by national legislation the States Parties to this Convention
recognize that such heritage constitutes the world heritage for whose protection it is the duty of the international
community as a whole to cooperate
The Treaty on Antarctica (Washington 1959) ratified by Decree 2551971 is a legal instrument establishing the
action way by which the contracting parts can used the Antarctica exclusive in peaceful purposes including the
measures for protection of the flora and fauna One principle of this treaty is the ensuring the freedom scientific
research in the frame of the international cooperation including the participation of the international
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 51
organizations
The bilateral hydrotechnical agreements and conventions between Romania and neighboring countries are the
following purposes determination of water stock for the border sections situated on the rivers which form or cross
the state border of Romania analysis and characterization of transboundary aquifers in situ checking of hydraulic
works for protection against flooding on Romanian territory and neighboring countries hydraulic works located
on the rivers which form or cross the state border of Romania harmonization of the activities from the
transboundary River Basin Management Plan with neighboring countries
The priority habitat types have been identified and are included in the national network of protected areas The
species find again in the Annexes of Bernrsquos Ramsarrsquos and Bonnrsquos Conventions
It has been undertaken the special conservation measures take into account the status of this species in accord and
with technical and financial support of BirdLife International By LIFE-Nature Program have developed the
projects of integrated management for wild birds conservation Development of the legislative framework
and strengthening the institutional capacity for biological diversity conservation and
sustainable use of its components Organisation of the national network of protected areas and ensuring their efficient and adequate management for
the natural habitats protection and biological diversity conservation
Conservation of threatened endemic andor rare species with a high economic value ldquoin siturdquo and ldquoex-siturdquo
The integration of the National Strategy for the Biological Diversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of its
Components within the National Strategy as well as within the departmental and local strategies plans
programmes and policies for the national and local sustainable development
Resolution 813 - Climate Change and Migratory Species
Romania planed actions for adapting the water management to climate change such as
- The development of scientific research for the vulnerability study of water management systems to the probable
climate change for the structural and un-structural components and for the adapting of reservoir operating rules
and operational programmes to the modified hydrological regime and to new water demands taking into account
the climate change Romania participated to the international projects for assessment of the climate change
scenario and impact on water resources such as CFCAS project ldquoAssessment of Water Resources Risk and
Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditionsrdquo using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA) CECILIA Project
ldquoCentral and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessmentrdquo CLAVIER Project ldquoClimate
change impacts in Central-Eastern Europerdquo
- Increasing of the international cooperation in the water management field in order to share the responsibilities to
decrease the transboundary effects of floods droughts accidental pollution etc The main objective of
transboundary co-operation program among the 5 countries which share the Tisa River Basin Romania Hungary
Ukraine Slovakia and Serbia and Montenegro was the elaboration of a Common River Basin Management Plan
The overall objective are to produce a TRBM Plan by 2009 aiming the objectives set by the EU WFD as
implemented through the Danube River Protection Convention and the ICPDR Flood action Programme For the
future it is need twin-track mitigation-adaptation strategy approach at national European amp international level
including an action plan take lead on cross-sectoral and trans-boundary effects policies and measures designed to
address long-term climate change impacts
Resolution 814 ndash By-Catch
- practical know-how and financial support available for fishermen pertaining to best available techniques in
order to prevent by-catch and reduce it to a negligible size and highly-profiled public awareness component aimed at
both general information and consumer awareness that in turn can lead to a reaction from the economic system
behavior
- decreasing by-catch in fishing nets within Romanian coastal waters as the main step to attain sustainable
dolphin conservation in the Black Sea
- Voluntary Network for stranded dolphin monitoring
- Support of a small pilot-group of local fishermen in using Acousting Deterrent Devices (ADD) to prevent by-
catch
- Raise awareness for locals and tourists during summer season regarding participation to dolphin conservation
activities The public awareness and information campaigns promoted the biodiversity conservation in general and of
dolphins population in particular (species listed on IUCN Red List)
Resolution 822 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans
Resolution 824 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties
httpwwwcmsintbodiesCOPcop9National20Reports63_NationalReport_Romania_Epdf
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 52
Resolution 827 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Romania improved biosecurity at all levels organized tight controls backed up by better enforcement on the
movements of all poultry products including fertiliser and feed made from poultry waste It was a full involvement
collaboration and rapid sharing of information among those with relevant veterinary medical agricultural and
ecological expertise
Balanced and accurate public communication strategies by government relevant agencies and the media
Heightened surveillance of migratory and resident wild birds with collection of as much ecological information as
possible in the case of confirmed outbreaks
Resolution 829 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species
Recommendations
Recommendation 75 ndash Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation
Recommendation 76 ndash Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Recommendation 77 ndash America Pacific Flyway Programme
Recommendation 812 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region
Recommendation 816 ndash Migratory Sharks
Recommendation 817 ndash Marine Turtles
Recommendation 823 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals
Recommendation 826 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America
Recommendation 828 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species
Other resolutionsrecommendations
Other remarks
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 53
Annex Updating Data on Appendix II Species
The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II
New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National
Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form
Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (eg new
published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and
COP9)
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
CHIROPTERA
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus hipposideros (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus euryale (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus mehelyi (only European populations)
X
Rhinolophus blasii (only European populations)
X
Myotis bechsteini (only European populations)
X
Myotis blythi (only European populations)
X
Myotis brandtii (only European populations)
X
Myotis capaccinii (only European populations)
Myotis dasycneme (only European populations)
X
Myotis daubentoni (only European populations)
X
Myotis emarginatus (only European populations)
X
Myotis myotis (only European populations)
X
Myotis mystacinus (only European populations)
X
Myotis nattereri (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus kuhli (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus nathusii (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pipistrellus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus pygmaeus (only European populations)
X
Pipistrellus savii (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus lasiopterus (only European populations)
X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 54
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Nyctalus leisleri (only European populations)
X
Nyctalus noctula (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus nilssonii (only European populations)
X
Eptesicus serotinus (only European populations)
X
Vespertilio murinus (only European populations)
X
Barbastella barbastellus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus auritus (only European populations)
X
Plecotus austriacus (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (only European populations)
X
Miniopterus schreibersii (African populations)
X
Tadarida teniotis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Eidolon helvum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops martiensseni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otomops madagascariensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CETACEA
Physeter macrocephalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Platanista gangetica gangetica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pontoporia blainvillei This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Inia geoffrensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Delphinapterus leucas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Monodon monoceros This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena phocoena (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Phocoena phocoena (western North Atlantic population)
Phocoena phocoena (Black Sea population)
X
Phocoena phocoena (NW African popuolation)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 55
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Neophocaena phocaenoides This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoenoides dalli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena spinipinnis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phocoena dioptrica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa chinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sousa teuszii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia fluviatilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sotalia guiansensis
Lagenorhynchus albirostris (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus acutus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Lagenorhynchus obscurus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grampus griseus (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
Grampus griseus (only Mediterranean populations)
Tursiops aduncus (ArafuraTimor Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population)
Tursiops truncatus (Black Sea population)
X
Stenella attenuata (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella attenuata (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella clymene (West African population)
Stenella longirostris (eastern tropical Pacific populations)
Stenella longirostris (Southeast Asian populations)
Stenella coeruleoalba
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 56
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(eastern tropical Pacific population)
Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations)
Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population)
Delphinus delphis (Black Sea population)
X
Delphinus delphis (eastern tropical Pacific population)
Lagenodelphis hosei (Southeast Asian populations)
Orcaella brevirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Orcaella heinsohni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus commersonii (South American population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Orcinus orca
Globicephala melas (only North and Baltic Sea populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Berardius bairdii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Hyperoodon ampullatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera bonaerensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera edeni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera mourai This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Balaenoptera physalus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Caperea marginata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
CARNIVORA
Arctocephalus australis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Otaria flavescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 57
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Phoca vitulina (only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)
Halichoerus grypus (only Baltic Sea populations)
Monachus monachus X
Lycaon pictus
PROBOSCIDEA
Loxodonta africana X Murariu D Munteanu D
2005 ndash Fauna Romacircniei
Vol XVI Fascicula 5
MAMMALIA Carnivora
PP 204-209 Editura
Academiei Romacircne
Bucureşti
Loxodonta cyclotis
SIRENIA
Trichechus manatus (populations between Honduras and Panama)
X
Trichechus senegalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Trichechus inunguis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Dugong dugon This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PERISSODACTYLA
Equus hemionus (includes Equus hemionu and Equus onage)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Equus kiang This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ARTIODACTYLA
Vicugna vicugna This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Cervus elaphus yarkendensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Oryx dammah This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella gazella (only Asian populations)
Gazella erlangeri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Gazella subgutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procapra gutturosa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 58
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Ammotragus lervia This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga tatarica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Saiga borealis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GAVIIFORMES
Gavia stellata (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been
recorded in Romania
Gavia immer immer (Northwest European population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gavia adamsii (Western Palearctic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
110 birdsAugust 2010 on
ldquoThe Water Bird Countrdquo in
Danube Delta Biosphere
Reserve (DDBR)
Podiceps auritus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
PELECANIFORMES
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birdsOctober 2010
in ldquoThe Water Bird
Countrdquoin DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Pelecanus crispus X 692 birdsJuly 2010 in
ldquoThe Water BirdCountrdquo in
DDBR CICONIIFORMES
Botaurus stellaris stellaris (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus minutus minutus (Western Palearctic populations)
X
Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 59
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ardeola idae This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Egretta vinaceigula This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Casmerodius albus albus (Western Palearctic populations)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Ardea purpurea purpurea (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Mycteria ibis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Ciconia nigra X 114 birdsSeptember 2009
inrdquoWater Birds Countrdquo in
DDBR
Ciconia episcopus microscelis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Ciconia ciconia X 200-250 birds in DDBRA
Plegadis falcinellus X 320 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
Geronticus eremita This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea alba (excluding Malagasy population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in ldquoWater Birds
Countrdquo April 2010 in
DDBR
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Phoenicopterus ruber X
Phoenicopterus minor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ANSERIFORMES
Dendrocygna bicolor This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Dendrocygna viduata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Thalassornis leuconotus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Oxyura leucocephala X Cygnus olor X 1908 birdsMarch 2010 in
ldquoWater Bird Countrdquo (WBC)
in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010
WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Anser brachyrhynchus X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 60
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birdsJanaury 2010
WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta bernicla X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Branta ruficollis X 1030 birdsJanuary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Tadorna tadorna X 129 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Plectropterus gambensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarkidiornis melanotos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Nettapus auritus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas penelope X 225 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birdsJune 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas acuta X 130 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 61
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory
Anas hottentota This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Anas querquedula X
Anas clypeata X 320 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Marmaronetta angustirostris X
Netta rufina X 62 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Aythya ferina X 2570 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya nyroca X 188 birdsMay 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya fuligula X 77 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Aythya marila X 70 birdsFebruary 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Somateria mollissima X
Somateria spectabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Polysticta stelleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Clangula hyemalis X Melanitta nigra X 13 birdsJune 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
73 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Mergus serrator X 14 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES
Pandion haliaetus X 3 birdsSeptember 2010
inWBC in DDBR
GALLIFORMES
Coturnix coturnix coturnix X
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus demersus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PROCELLARIIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 62
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Diomedea exulans This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea epomophora This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea irrorata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea nigripes This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea immutabilis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea melanophris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea bulleri This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea cauta This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chlororhynchos This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Diomedea chrysostoma This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria fusca This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Phoebetria palpebrata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes giganteus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Macronectes halli This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria cinerea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria parkinsoni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Procellaria westlandica This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
GRUIFORMES
Porzana porzana X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 63
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
Porzana parva parva X
Porzana pusilla intermedia X
Fulica atra atra (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)
X 20678 birdsOctomber 2010
in WBC in DDBR
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura boehmi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sarothrura ayresi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Crex crex X
Grus leucogeranus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus virgo (Syn Anthropoides virgo) X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Grus paradisea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus carunculatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Grus grus X 6 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Chlamydotis undulata (only Asian populations)
X
Otis tarda X
CHARADRIIFORMES
Himantopus himantopus X 66 birdsApril 2010 on
WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birdsJuly 2010 on WBC
in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
4 birdsMay 2009
Glareola pratincola X 40 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Glareola nordmanni X Glareola nuchalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Pluvialis apricaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 64
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
The Monitoring of
Charadrius dubius Project
Pilot ndash Danube Parks
Charadrius pecuarius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius tricollaris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius forbesi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius pallidus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius alexandrinus X 2 birdsMay 2009 Dan
Bandacu observation Charadrius marginatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius mongulus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Charadrius leschenaultii X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 65
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
88 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus albiceps This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus senegallus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus lugubris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus melanopterus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus coronatus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus superciliosus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia
gregaria)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birdsAugust 2010 in
WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 66
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Numenius arquata X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
209 birds October 2010 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
1 bird Octomber 2008 in
WBC in DDBR
Tringa totanus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
26 birdsJuly 2010 in WBC
in DDBR
Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
140 birds Augut 2010 in
WBC
Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
18 birdsApril 2010 in
WBC
Tringa glareola X
Tringa cinerea X
Tringa hypoleucos X 11birdsApril 2009 in WBC
Arenaria interpres X
Calidris tenuirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Calidris canutus X
Calidris alba X
Calidris minuta X
Calidris temminckii X
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 67
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Calidris maritima X
Calidris alpina X
Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birdsMay 2009in WBC
Phalaropus lobatus X
Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Larus hemprichii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus leucophthalmus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Larus ichthyaetus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
45 birdsJune 2010
Larus melanocephalus X 100 birdsMarch 2010 in
WBC Larus genei X Larus audouinii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Larus armenicus X The range of the species is
close to Romania but was
never recorded Due to the
recent taxonomic changes
of the Larus cachinnans
complex and the similarities
between these close ndash
related species is possible
that the species have been
overlooked
Sterna nilotica nilotica (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna caspia (West Eurasian and African populations)
X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
8 birdsOctomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
Sterna bergii (African and Southwest Asian populations)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 68
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Sterna bengalensis (African and Southwest Asian populations)
X This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Sterna dougallii (Atlantic population)
This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna hirundo hirundo (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)
X
Sterna paradisaea (Atlantic populations)
X It considered as an
Accidental species for our
country
Sterna albifrons X Sterna saundersi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna balaenarum This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Sterna repressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chlidonias niger niger X Chlidonias leucopterus (West Eurasian and African population)
X Munteanu D 1998 ndash The
Status of Birds in Romania
Romanian Ornithological
Society102 p
Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Rynchops flavirostris
COLUMBIFORMES
Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birdsJuly 2008
CORACIIFORMES
Merops apiaster X 200 birdsJuly 2010 in
WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
50 birdsMay 2010 in WBC
PSITTACIFORMES
Amazona tucumana This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory
PASSERIFORMES
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 69
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D 2001 ndash
Dicţionar poliglot al
speciilor de păsări din
Romacircnia Ediţia III
Publicaţiile Societăţii
Ornitologice Romacircne 58p
Hirundo atrocaerulea Alectrurus risora
Alectrurus tricolor
Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis
Sporophila ruficollis Sporophila zelichi Sporophila cinnamomea
Sporophila hypochroma
Sporophila palustris
Agelaius flavus
TESTUDINATA
Chelonia depressa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Chelonia mydas This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Caretta caretta X Eretmochelys imbricata This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys kempii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Lepidochelys olivacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Dermochelys coriacea This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Podocnemis expansa This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory CROCODYLIA
Crocodylus porosus
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Huso huso X Huso dauricus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser baerii baicalensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser fulvescens This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser gueldenstaedtii X Acipenser medirostris This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 70
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
territory Acipenser mikadoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser naccarii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
territory Acipenser nudiventris X Bloesch J Jones T
Reinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea 481p
Acipenser persicus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser ruthenus (Danube population)
X
Acipenser schrenckii This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser sinensis This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Acipenser stellatus X Acipenser sturio X Bacalbaşa-Dobrovici N
Holcik J 2000 ndash
Distribution of Acipenser
sturio L 1758 in the Black
Sea and its watershed Bol
Inst Esp Oceanogr 16 (1-
4) pp37-41
Bloesch J Jones
TReinartz R Striebel B
(Editors) 2006 ndash Action
Plan for the conservation of
sturgeons (Acipenseridae)
in the Danube River Basin
Nature and Environment
No 144 pp 36-38 CE
Publishing 121p
Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Psephurus gladius This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Rhincodon typus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 71
Species Range
State
Extinct at
National
level
No
information
available
Published distribution
reference
LAMNIFORMES
Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
Isurus oxyrinchus
Isurus paucus
Lamna nasus
SQUALIFORMES
Squalus acanthias
(Northern Hemisphere populations)
X Oţel V 2007 ndash Atlasul
peştilor din RBDD Edit
CITDD Tulcea481p
LEPIDOPTERA
Danaus plexippus This species has never been
recorded on the Romanian
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 72
All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II If your country is a Range State
for any of the species in these Families please enter the species name in the first column under the
relevant Family heading Please indicate (with a lsquoXrsquo) whether your country is a Range State or the
species is extinct and where appropriate please provide published distribution references (Space
is provided for ten species in each Family If additional lines are required please attach the
information as an annex)
Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Cathartidae
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Range State Extinct
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Accipitridae
Buteo buteo X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct
Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Circus macrourus X Range State Extinct
Circaetus gallicus X Range State Extinct
Pernis apivorus X Range State Extinct
Haliaeetus albicilla X Range State Extinct
Gypaetus barbatus X Range State Extinct
Aquila pomarina X Range State Extinct
Aquila clanga X Range State Extinct
Hieraaetus pennatus X Range State Extinct
ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 73
Order FALCONIFORMES Family Falconidae
Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Falco columbarius X Range State Extinct
Falco subbuteo X Range State Extinct
Falco cherrug X Range State Extinct
Falco peregrinus X Range State Extinct
Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct
Order PASSERIFORMES Family Muscicapidae
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest
Region Publisher ldquoVasile Goldişrdquo University
Press Arad
Ficedula parva X Range State Extinct
Ficedula albicollis X Range State Extinct
Ficedula hypoleuca X Range State Extinct
Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct