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Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in MaramuresMonia MartiniNational Project CoordinatorWWF Romania 2-4 April 2012

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1The pilot area

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Total area:approximately 47.000 ha (built-up area: 954 ha - 2,03%)

Population:11.050 people living in 7 villages

Business-Community partnership for

nature conservation in Maramures


The geographical context

Oas-Gutai Platou

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High Nature Value Farmland

23192 ha - 49,29 %

Agro-environment: •HNV grasslands = 124 Euro/an/ha•Traditional farming practices = 58 Euro/an/ha•Grasslands important for birds (Crex Crex) = 209 Euro/an/ha

Climate regulationTraditional LandscapesLeisure

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22906 ha - 48,68 %

Climate regulationTraditional LandscapesLeisure

High ConservationValue Forests

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Carbon sequestrationAccumulation of biomass in the main forestry species (Spruce, Beech) both underground and above-the-ground. Economic value on an annual basis 2,185,000 Euro.

Above-the-ground accumulation of CO2 for pastures and meadows. Economic value on an annual basis 1,170,000 Euro.

Carbon storageOnly forests where timber mass production is not allowed.Economic value on an annual basis 226,000 Euro.

Traditional landscapes and leisureNumber of tourists who choose to spend their time in the study area. Economic value on an annual basis 140,000 Euro.




The value of the identified KEY ES

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Established in 2007.

88 km of forest roads (53,7%)country roads (9,3%)asphalt roads (37%)

It connects: •2 Natura 2000 sites •7 small PAs •7 villages




The Maramures Heritage Trail

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Traditional products from HNVF

A matter of taste!

Food from nature

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Traditional products from HCVF

A matter of culture!

Wooden Handicrafts

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Traditional products from HCVF

A matter of culture!

Wooden architecture

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2Identified problems and needs



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Problematic Issues affecting nature conservation

1. Management constraints at PAs level

2. Financial constraints at PAs level

3. Weak offer of tourism-related services

4. Poor quality of environment-related information

National Administrative System- only 50% of minimum financial needs covered (30% of the optimum level)

+ investment in infrastructure and equipment

= operational costs barely covered

Financial sources:85% State sources but not State budget12% from projectsonly 3% from own income

• No formally regulated access

• Basic visitor facilities risk of improper behavior

• Personnel reduction in the National Administrative System, and lack of custody contracts

• Lack of capacity

• Lack of integration (only 18% of pensions have a diversified offer)

• Lack of promotion capacity(no official tourist offices)

• Direct attraction of tourists by pensions• Lack of specialized press little awareness

and understanding of nature needs and mechanisms as well as of benefits provided by nature.




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General contribution to the environment

1. Increased awareness about vital natural functions (ES). 2. Consolidation of eco-tourism principles in tourism business

practices. 3. More targeted promotion towards “nature lovers” tourists.

3. Increased preservation of natural spots resulting from more respectful and guided tourism as well as from service diversification in the tourism offers.

3. Secured implementation of environmentally friendly management practices at PAs level

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Contribution to local development as a pre-condition for PES scheme implementation

1. Awareness raising and capacity building on the concept of “tourism destination” as a tourist attractor factor.

1. Increased capacity of local stakeholders with respect to PES and SF schemes.

2. Enhanced cooperation among local stakeholders (both in quantity and quality).



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3So, what scheme?



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About the PES scheme


ES Providers: 7 protected area

managers




AssociationMaramures Impact

PES Scheme Program

Program X Program Y

General Assembly

Steering Committee

Monitoring Committee

Conservation ProgramManagement Structure

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Co-financing from Danube PES project

Financial Perspectives (2012-2014)



Protected Areas Needs (2012)

Name Surface (ha)

Conservation activities (Euro)

Custodian (yes/no)

Rooster’s Peak Reserve

44 1,050 yes

Morareni Lake 6 350 yes

Craiasca Forest 44 5,815 yes(untill April 2012)

Poiana Brazilor Swamp

3 3,720 yes (untill April 2012)

Iezerul Mare Peat Bog

2,790 yes (untill April 2012)

Hoteni Lakes ? no

Tatarului Quays ? no

TOTAL 13,725




Conservation Impact

Next steps:

1.Baseline assessment to be performed by September 2012, including monitoring indicators and timeline.

2.Allocation procedure to be defined (e.g. projects call for proposals).

3.Monitoring procedures to be defined accordingly.




1. The stronger the sense of community belonging the higher the willingness to take part to decisions… so, take both nature’s needs and people’s demands into consideration!

1. In private schemes market conditions speak first… so, a mix of PES sources works better then imposing the numbers of your calculator!

1. The voice of nature can become silent when basic local conditions need to be created… so, take into account the necessity that development and conservation needs go hand in hand!


Thank youMonia Martini

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www.panda.org




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