73
UNEP/CMS/Inf.10.12.79 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 32 nd 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 4.1 (Party Reports) adopted by the Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Nairobi, June 1994) and Resolution 6.4 (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 8.24 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 9.4 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 Danube DeltaNational Institute for Research and Development, Tulcea The National Institute for Marine Research and Development Grigore Antipa”, Constanta Danube DeltaBiosphere Reserve Authority

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: [email protected] ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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Page 1: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

E-mail

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

E-mail

Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Appointed member of the Advisory Committee

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Membership of Advisory Committee Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Gorillas Party

Signed but not yet entered force

Non-party Range State

X Non Range State

Designated Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8

Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range

State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

Page 2: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

E-mail

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

E-mail

Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Appointed member of the Advisory Committee

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Membership of Advisory Committee Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Gorillas Party

Signed but not yet entered force

Non-party Range State

X Non Range State

Designated Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8

Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range

State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

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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

Page 3: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

E-mail

Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Appointed member of the Advisory Committee

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Membership of Advisory Committee Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Gorillas Party

Signed but not yet entered force

Non-party Range State

X Non Range State

Designated Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8

Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range

State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

Page 4: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

E-mail

Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Appointed member of the Advisory Committee

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Membership of Advisory Committee Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Gorillas Party

Signed but not yet entered force

Non-party Range State

X Non Range State

Designated Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8

Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range

State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

Page 5: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

E-mail

Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Appointed member of the Advisory Committee

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Membership of Advisory Committee Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Gorillas Party

Signed but not yet entered force

Non-party Range State

X Non Range State

Designated Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8

Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range

State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

Page 6: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Membership of Advisory Committee Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Gorillas Party

Signed but not yet entered force

Non-party Range State

X Non Range State

Designated Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Siberian Crane MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Slender-billed Curlew MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent Authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Marine Turtle ndash Africa MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

E-mail

Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8

Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range

State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

Page 7: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

E-mail

Bukhara Deer MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Aquatic Warbler MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

African Elephant MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8

Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range

State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

Page 8: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

ROMANIA CMS Report 2011 8

Dugong MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

West African Aquatic Mammals MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range

State

Competent national authority

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Birds of Prey MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

High Andean Flamingos MoU Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

Sharks MoU Signatory X Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point

Name

Address

Tel

Fax

E-mail

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

Page 9: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

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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

Page 10: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

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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

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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

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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

Page 12: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory SpeciesAddress: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 E-mail: abigel@aplr.ro ASCOBANS Party Signed but

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

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