Fields of competence

• assessment of natural ecosystems biodiversity, including protected areas and anthropogenic landscapes;
• measures and methods proposals of the restoration and conservation of natural biodiversity;
• the evolution of natural ecosystems under the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors;
• ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems
• conducting environmental impact studies and adequate evaluation studies;
• development of local/regional strategies, policies and programs for biodiversity conservation on the Ministry of Environment and Forests or Environmental Agencies request;
• using satellite and GIS techniques for research and studies in biodiversity assessment;
• assessment and rehabilitation of anthropogenic ecosystems, useful for the society (meadows, pastures, forest protection, accumulation lakes, crops)
• Evaluation of optimal needs of semi-urban habitat areas (green areas and surface waters) in order to sustain the urban rules of sustainable development of localities (s.m. green areas/ capita), differentiated by the natural vegetation and water surfaces in the vicinity of the locality.

The Team

Dr. Biol. Adrian IONAŞCU – Scientific Researcher III - Head of Department;
Ing Alin Marius Badilita - research assistant
Ing Alexandru Cristea - research assistant
Alexandru Adrian CHINAN - research assistant
Marian CHINAN – technician
Iulian Neagoe – technician

Activities

• Elaboration of studies and researches for:
• Evaluation of natural and human ecosystems biodiversity;
• proposals of measures and methods of restoration and conservation of natural biodiversity;
• proposals of measures and methods for the renaturation of anthropogenic ecosystems;
• evolution of natural ecosystems under negative impacts of anthropogenic and environmental factors;
• Assessment and evaluation of migratory movements of the Danube sturgeon species and identification of areas of interest (wintering, concentration, breeding, brooding areas) using ultrasonic telemetry techniques;
• Assessment of Danube fish assemblages, including protected species (Nature 2000 Red List) shore electro-fishing, benthic electric fishing, fishing with nets
• Assessment of aquatic fauna of Natura 2000 areas from the vicinity of critical points;
• Evaluation of the Danube shores and vegetation structure of the critical points by adapting RHS and HQA models;