Last updated: June 2024
This NBS was implemented in 2012 in order to conserve the biodiversity in the natural protected area of the Cilieni Pond and in order to ensure the sustainable development of protected species. The Pond was declared a protected area and covers 47 hectares. First an evaluation plan of the current situation was created, followed by a management plan. Inventory of the flora and fauna was conducted and protection methods were implemented: cleaning the area and educating the citizens that have a daily contact with the pond. (1)
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Overview
Nature-based solution
- Blue infrastructure
- Lakes/ponds
- In-land wetlands, peatlands, swamps, and moors
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Habitat and biodiversity conservation
- Green space creation and/or management
- Water management (SDG 6)
- Flood protection
- Improvements to water quality
- Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
- Preservation of natural heritage
Focus
Management and improved protection of rivers and other blue areas, Knowledge creation and awareness raising, Improved governance of green or blue areas
Project objectives
1. Sub-surface water flow minimizes pollutant and sediment contamination of waterways, and gives ample opportunity for plants and microbes to take up nutrients;
2. Strict protection provides benefits in terms of carbon storing and recreation;
3. Natural areas provide controls for useful educational and cultural information important in the study of science and local history;
4. Effective at improving water quality they have been referred to as the “kidneys” of a watershed. (2,3).
Implementation activities
- Inventory of species from Protected Natural Area "Cilieni Pond- Bailesti", in order to conserve them started in 2012.
- Species mapping, area mapping and the creation of a database in GIS / BIMS format including distribution maps of species of national importance within the Protected Natural Area "Balti Cilieni - Bailesti
- Protection methods were also implemented: cleaning the area and educating the citizens that have a daily contact with the pond. - Information and awareness raising activities targeted both the local population as well as of the stakeholders regarding the importance of preserving the biodiversity in the protected natural area "Cilieni Pond-Bailest (1) (1)
Biodiversity conservation or restoration-focused activities
Biodiversity conservation:
- Protect and enhance urban habitats
- Preserve and strengthen existing habitats and ecosystems
- Protect species
- Undertake specific measures to protect species
- Means for conservation governance
- Public engagement
Main beneficiaries
- Local government/Municipality
- Researchers/University
- Citizens or community groups
Governance
Management set-up
- Co-governance with government and non-government actors
Type of initiating organisation
- Local government/municipality
- Public sector institution
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Unknown
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
This NBS has been initiated by the Association for Economic, Cultural and Professional Development from Oltenia Region - ADECPRO and the municipality of a commune near Craiova. (1)
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Yes
(Part of the Natura 2000 Eu program (4) )
... a national policy or strategy?
Yes
(This NBS mentions the Law no.5/march 2000 of the Romanian Government which aims at organizing and declaring protected areas, geographically and / or topographically delimited, which include natural heritage values and / or and are declared as such for the achievement of specific conservation objectives of heritage values. (2))
... a local policy or strategy?
Yes
(This NBS is mentioned in the "HYDROGRAPHIC JIU BASE MANAGEMENT PLAN", of 2008, a plan that discusses measures to be taken in order to protect water, fauna and flora in the county of Dolj (Craiova being its capital) (3) )
Financing
Total cost
€50,000 - €100,000
Source(s) of funding
- EU funds
Type of funding
- Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
No
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Water management and blue areas
- Increased protection against flooding
- Green space and habitat
- Reduced biodiversity loss
- Increased protection of threatened species
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Education
- Increased knowledge of locals about local nature
Type of reported impacts
Achieved impacts
Presence of formal monitoring system
Yes
Presence of indicators used in reporting
Yes
Presence of monitoring/ evaluation reports
Yes
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
Yes
References
1. Primaria Bailesti (2013), Lacul Cilieni, Available at Source link (Accessed 31-8-2020)
2. Cuvantul Libertatii (2013), Balta Cilieni de la Băileşti, conservată cu bani europeni, Available at Source link (Accessed 31-8-2020)
3. Ministerul Mediului si Dezvoltarii Durabile, "THE HYDROGRAPHIC JIU BASE MANAGEMENT PLAN", (2008), Available at Source link (Accessed 31-8-2020)
4. Craiova Forum (2016), Două zone din Dolj, incluse în rețeaua ecologică europeană Natura 2000 Available at Source link (Accessed 31-8-2020)
2. Cuvantul Libertatii (2013), Balta Cilieni de la Băileşti, conservată cu bani europeni, Available at Source link (Accessed 31-8-2020)
3. Ministerul Mediului si Dezvoltarii Durabile, "THE HYDROGRAPHIC JIU BASE MANAGEMENT PLAN", (2008), Available at Source link (Accessed 31-8-2020)
4. Craiova Forum (2016), Două zone din Dolj, incluse în rețeaua ecologică europeană Natura 2000 Available at Source link (Accessed 31-8-2020)