Management of Uricani Natural Areas

Biodiversity (conservation and/or restoration), Social Justice and community

Ecological restoration of ecosystems, Restoration and protection of ecosystems (including water ecosystems), Protection of natural ecosystems, Habitat restoration, Habitat conservation, Knowledge creation and awareness raising, Educational and awareness raising programs, Improved governance of green or blue areas, Establishment of inclusive governance mechanisms involving local communities, Monitoring and maintenance of habitats and/or biodiversity, Clearing out invasive alien species and allow natural regeneration maintaining the functionality the ecosystem, Habitat mapping, restoration and monitoring-focused management, Species-specific monitoring and conservation programs

To describe and evaluate the current state of biodiversity in the area, along with its environmental and socioeconomic conditions. (2, p.4) To define the outcome indicators for management actions necessary to conserve and regulate activities in the area.(2, p.4) To plan spatial and periodical measures to ensure the conservation of the stag beetle and oak and hornbeam forests (including clearance of invasive species), considering traditional and current local community activities.(2, p.4) To manage anthropocentric activities in the area, such as waste disposal or grazing, through regulations and sanctions.(2, p. 50) To raise awareness and inform the local population about the natural area, facilitating access to resources and increasing the area's tourist appeal. (2, p. 50, 51) To include relevant stakeholders in the design of the management plan and involve the local community . (4,5)

For the plan: 1. A database was developed about the forest habitat, the stag beetle, and the environmental and socioeconomic context in which they exist (5). This took into account the limits of the protected area, existing forms of land ownership and management and land use regimes (5). 2. An education unit was involved to educate and disseminate information on general notions related to nature protection and the protected area (5). The participants were also able to learn about specialised equipment for field study and use it (5). 3. Public consultations were carried out with relevant stakeholders (representatives of forestry directorates, the local communities, the environmental protection agencies and forest rangers, land owners) to include their suggestions in the plan (5). Once developed, the plan was released for public consultations (5). The plan was then adopted by the Iasi forestry directorate, which: 4. Prepared a budget and informed labour needs for the management actions (2, p. 93). 5. Designed regeneration, conservation, and management activities to protect the oak forest and ensure habitat for the beetle (2, p. 78). These included management of illegal logging and pasture, and waste disposal and clearing invasive species (2, p. 78). 6. Creation of public information points and educational activities for the surrounding communities (2, p. 82). 7. Previews biodiversity monitoring and ecotourism related activities (2, p. 85 to 88).

Low-income neighborhoods, Rural agricultural communities

• Local government/Municipality
• Non-government organisation/Civil Society
• Citizens or community groups
• Young people and children