National Report of Romania

UNEP/CMS/Inf.10.12.79

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 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.

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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 Delta” National Institute for Research and Development, Tulcea  The National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, Constanta  “Danube Delta” Biosphere Reserve Authority

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011

I(a). General Information

Please enter the required information in the table below:

Party ROMANIA

Date of entry into force of the 1998 Convention in Romania Period covered 2008 - 2010 Territories to which the Convention The whole territory of Romania applies 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. District 5, 040129 Bucharest Telephone 0040 754 231517 0040 21 4089545 Fax 0040 21 4089634

E-mail [email protected] APPOINTMENT TO THE SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL Full name of the institution Milvus Group Name and title of contact officer Mr. Tamás PAPP

Mailing address 22 Crinului Street, Târgu-Mureş, Mureş County Telephone 0040 720530117; 0040 265264726 Fax 0040 265264726 E-mail [email protected] SUBMISSION Name and Signature of officer Name: Dr. Nela MIAUTĂ responsible for submitting national report Address: 12 Libertatii Bvl. District 5, 040129 Bucharest Tel: 0040 21 4089545 Fax: 0040 21 4089634 E-mail: [email protected] Date of submission 17 November 2011 Membership of the Standing Committee Name: - (if applicable): Address: Tel.: Fax: E-mail: Competent Authority: Ministry of Environment and Forests Relevant implemented legislation:  Law No. 17/1990 on Juridical System of Internal Maritime Water and Romanian Contiguous Zones  Law No. 98/1992 for the ratification of the Convention regarding the Black Sea protection  Law No. 82/1993 for the designation of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve against pollution  Law No. 58/1994 for the ratification of the Convention regarding ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 2 biological diversity, signed in Rio de Janeiro  Law No. 14/1995 for the ratification of the Convention regarding the cooperation for the protection and lasting use of the Danube river

 Law No. 30/1995 for the ratification of the Convention regarding the protection and use of transborder water courses and international lakes  Law No. 13/1998 for the ratification of the Convention regarding the conservation of migratory species of wild animals  Law No. 5/2000 regarding the approval of the Landscaping Plan of the national territory –the third section - protected areas  Law No. 90/2000 for the ratification of the Agreement on the Conservation of Bats in Europe  Law No. 192/2001 regarding fish and stock management, fishing and aquaculture, modified and completed  Government Decision No. 230/2003 regarding the limitation of the  biosphere’s reservations, national and natural parks and the establishment of administrations for them.  Minister Order No. 374/2004 (OJ 849, 16.09.2004) on the approval of the Action Plan regarding the Cetaceans conservation from the Romanian waters of Black Sea  Government Decision No. 2151/2004 regarding the institution of protected nature areas regime for new zones  Government Decision No. 1581/2005 regarding the initiation of the natural protected area regime for new zones  Law No. 265/2006 on Environmental Protection, modified and completed  Law No. 407/2006 on Hunting, modified and completed  Minister Order MAFRD/MEWM No. 262/330/2006 on conservation of sturions population from natural waters and development of the sturions aquaculture in Romania  Emergency Governmental Ordinance No 57/2007 on the regime of natural protected areas, conservation of natural habitats, wild flora and fauna, modified and approved by Law no 49/2011  Minister Order No. 1964/2007 regarding the declaration of sites of communitarian importance as an integrated part of the ecological network Nature 2000 in Romania  Minister Order No. 410/2008 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 890/2009  Minister Order No. 1338/2008 regarding the procedure of issuing the Nature 2000 permit  Minister Order No. 979/2009 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. 1065/2009 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. 19/2010 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 Romania has played an active role in many international environmental (apart from CMS) to which Romania is a issues and is a Contracting Party to most international and regional environmental agreements and conventions. ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 3 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 (“Ramsar Convention”)  Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (“World Heritage Convention”)  Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)  Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (“Bern Convention”) National policy instruments (e.g. national National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity and Sustainable biodiversity conservation strategy, etc.): 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 4 Please indicate whether your country is part of the following Agreements/MoU. If so, please indicate the competent national institution

Wadden Sea Seals: Party Non-party Range State Signed but not yet entered force X Non Range State National Focal Point/Competent authority Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group Name: Name: Address: Address: Tel: Tel.: Fax: Fax: E-mail: E-mail: Eurobats X Party Non-party Range State Signed but not yet entered force Non Range State Competent authority Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Name: Mrs. Antoaneta OPRIŞAN Name: Mrs. Abigel Szodoray-PARADI Ministry of Environment and Forests Address: str. Ion Budai Deleanu, nr.2, 440014, Satu Mare

Tel.: 0040 723 896 109 Address: 12 Libertatii Bvl. District 5, 040129 Bucharest E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: 004021 4089543 E-mail: [email protected] ASCOBANS Party Non-party Range State Signed but not yet entered force X Non Range State Co-ordinating authority Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Name: Name: Address: Address: Tel.: Tel.: Fax: Fax: E-mail: E-mail: Membership of other committees or working groups:

AEWA: X Party Non-party Range State Signed but not yet entered force Non Range State Administrative Authority Appointed member of the Technical Committee Name: Dr. Nela MIAUTĂ Name: Dr. Dan MUNTEANU President of Commission for Natural Ministry of Environment and Forests Monuments Romanian Academy Address: 12 Libertatii Bvl. District 5, 040129 Bucharest Address: 125 Calea Victoriei, District 1, 71102 Bucharest Tel.: 0040 21 4089545 Fax: 0040 21 4089634 Tel.: 0040 21 212 86 40 /153 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 0040 21 211 66 08 E-mail: [email protected] ACCOBAMS X Party Non-party Range State Signed but not yet entered force Non Range State National Focal Point Appointed member of the Scientific Committee Name: Mrs. Camelia DUMITRACHE Name: Mr. Simion NICOLAEV Address: National Institute for Marine Research and Address: National Institute for Marine Research and Development Development “Grigore Antipa”, Bvl. Mamaia 300, “Grigore Antipa”, Bvl. Mamaia 300, Constanta Constanta Tel.: 0040 24 154 32 8 8 Tel.: 0040 24 154 32 8 8 Fax: 0040 24 183 12 74 Fax: 0040 24 183 12 74 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 5 Membership of committees or working groups:

ACAP Party Non-party Range State Signed but not yet entered force X Non Range State Designated Authority National Contact Point Name: Name: Address: Address: Tel.: Tel.: Fax: Fax: E-mail: E-mail: Membership of Advisory Committee Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: E-mail: Gorillas Party Non-party Range State Signed but not yet entered force X Non Range State Designated Authority National Contact Point Name: Name: Address: Address: Tel.: Tel.: Fax: Fax: E-mail: 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 – 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 6 Competent Authority National Contact Point Name: Mrs. Alina FRIM Name: Mr. Ovidiu IONESCU Forest Research and Management Institute Brasov Ministry of Environment and Forests Address: Street Cloşca no. 13, 500040 Brasov Tel.: 0040 268 415338 Address: 12 Libertatii Bvl. District 5, 040129 Fax: 0040 268 415338 Bucharest E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Tel: 0040 21 408 9543 Fax: 0040 21 4089634 E-mail: [email protected] 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 National Contact Point Name: Name: Address: Address: Tel.: Tel.: Fax: Fax: E-mail: E-mail: Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State Competent national authority National Contact Point Name: Name: Address: Address: Tel.: Tel.: Fax: Fax: E-mail: E-mail: ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 7 Dugong MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State Competent national authority National Contact Point Name: Name: Address: Address:

Tel.: Tel.: Fax: Fax: E-mail: E-mail:

West African Aquatic Mammals MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State X Non Range State Competent national authority National Contact Point Name: Name: Address: Address:

Tel.: Tel.: Fax: Fax: E-mail: 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 8 1 Which other government departments are involved in activities/initiatives 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 interaction/relationship 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 „Cross 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 Romania/Ukraine” was implemented between 1 August 2007 – 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 “ Apele Romane ”, Romania, Tulcea Local Council, Romania, Tulcea County Council, Romania.

The Project „Danube Delta – Landscape of the year 2007 - 2009” 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 9 2 The Project „UPGRADE 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 01/01/2009 to 12/31/2011 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 – 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. http://www.danubeparks.org 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 activities/initiatives 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 population’s 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 cooperation 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 works/publications, 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 “Improving winter conditions for Branta ruficollis at Techirghiol 2008” has as beneficiary Water National Authority with the partners: Romanian Ornithological Society/BirdLife Romania and Techirghiol Mayoralty.

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/countries/documents/romania_en_oct06.pdf

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 10 4 Life Project “Saving the Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Delta” – 2008-2009; Beneficiary Danube Delta Biosphere Authority with the partners: Romanian Ornithological Society/BirdLife Romania and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Life Project “Ecological Restoration of the Lower Prut Floodplain “ (2005 –2010) Survey of Otis tarda in the western part of Romania 2006 – BirdLife International Survey of Coracias garrulus in Romania – 2006 – BirdLife International Life Project “Cross-border conservation of Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca at key sites in Romania and Bulgaria” Life Project “Conservation and Integrated management of Danube Islands Romania” Life Project “Conservation of Aquila pomarina in Romania” Life Project “Conservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia” 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 05NAT/H/000122) - www.falcoproject.hu Monitoring of water birds in neighborhoods of hibernation under Wetlands International: http://www.sor.ro/index_IWC.htm  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): www.ibats.org. 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 – 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 NAT/RO/000504) - 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 11 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 Bat Conservation Trust (UK) 2008 – All species of Rhinolophidae Programme Ongoing and Vespertilionidae from project Romania 2. Monitoring bat biodiversity: DEFRA – Darwin Initiative 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae indicators of sustainable and Vespertilionidae from development in Eastern Europe Romania 3. Inventorying of important habitats Administration Fund for the 2008-2009 All species of Rhinolophidae diversity of bats, ensure of Environment and Vespertilionidae from favourable conservation status Romania and promotion of habitats as Natura2000 sites 4. Promotion of bats conservation in Administration Fund for the 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae Romania, breeding for reach Environment and Vespertilionidae from European standards Romania 5. Bat Conservation in Romania – EUROBATS 2008 All species of Rhinolophidae how to deliver successful actions and Vespertilionidae from of bat protection in small scale, Romania but nation wide 6. Bat Conservation in Padurea European Commission LIFE 2009-2013 Barbastella barbastellus, Craiului, Bihor and Trascau instrument Miniopterus schreibersi, Mountains (LIFE08 Myotis bechsteini, Myotis NAT/RO/000504) oxignathus, Myotis emarginatus, Myotis myotis, Rhinolophus blasii, Rhinolophus euryale, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Rhinolophus hipposiders

4a Please provide detail on any devolved government/overseas 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 „Management Plan for Natura 2000 site Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Siret East Meadow)” was implemented by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency Bacau, in the Sectoral Operational Programme Environment.

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 12 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 Romania’s 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, agency/department 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

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II. Appendix I species

1. BIRDS

1.1 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. 57/2007 stipulates the measures for conservation and protection of the species through direct restrictions and designations of the natural protected areas Law No. 407/2006 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. 57/2007 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 57/2007 -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 14 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. − 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. − According to the-Government Decision 1284/2007 and also to the Emergency Government Ordinance No. 57/2007, 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.

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1.2 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 (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.) Species name – 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 ‘X’) 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 X Habitat protection X Habitat restoration X Other X Romania is home to nearly half the world’s 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, education/awareness rising. The project “Cross-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 –Carpathian. 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 16 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 11,500-14,000 pairs. The species Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Aythya nyroca receives some protection within the Danube Delta’s 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 spectrum’s 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 species’ecological 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 1,590 (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 1,200 ha in Romania and Bulgaria. - The designation of a cross-border protected area of about 44,297 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 1,200 ha of wetlands, therefore improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 sites along lower Danube. ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 17 Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general: - Species name – 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 ‘X’) 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 X Habitat protection X Habitat restoration X Other X Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife and Pygmy Cormorants – (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 “Saving Pelecanus crispus in the Danube Delta” 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 pelicans’ 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. 1066/2010 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 – Buhaiova, Lake Lejai, Golovita – Bisericuta, Sinoie – Ceaplace Island, Sinoie – Prundul cu Pasari Islands. The population of the Danube Delta targeted by this project (400-500 breeding pairs) represents: ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 18  33,5-36,5 % of the European population outside of the former Soviet Union  25,7-27,6 % of the total estimated breeding population of Europe  9-10,6 % 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

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Aerial survey

Public awareness, education

Species name – Ciconia ciconia - White Stork 1 Please provide published distribution reference:  Baltag, E.Ş., Bolboacă, L.E., Ştefan, A., (2009): White stork (Ciconia ciconia) population in Moldova (Romania), distribution, size and dynamics. Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii „Al. I. Cuza” Iaşi, s. Biologie animală, LV: 187-197.  Hartel, T., Moga, C.I., Öllerer, K., Demeter, L., Sas, I., Ruşti, D.M., 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, N.,Tatole V. (eds.): Cartea Roşie a Vertebratelor din România. Academia Română, Muzeul Naţional de Istorie Naturală „Grigore Antipa”. 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 20 3 Indicate (with an ‘X’) 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 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 2009/147/ЕU 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 “European Stork Village” Belozem through education for sustainable development is implemented by Green Balkans NGO within project “NatuRegio – Nature conservation and Regional development in Romania and Bulgaria” 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 Park” in Belozem village; * Setting up colour ringing scheme for storks; * Promotion of Belozem as “European Stork Village”; * 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 – 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, Câmpulung, Corbi, Coşeşti, Dârmăneşti, 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 http://www.orn.mpg.de/~vwrado/templates/en/elsa.html).

In 2006 “Milvus Group” 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. (http://milvus.ro/white-storks-with-coloured-elsa-ring/66).

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, education/awareness rising, habitat protection

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 21 Species name – 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

Species name – Fulica atra – Common Coot 1 Please provide published distribution reference: http://www.pmcg.co.me/NM7/Gache%202.pdf

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 ‘X’) 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: [email protected] 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 X Other

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 22 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, education/awareness rising

Species name – 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 ‘X’) 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 Education/awareness 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, education/awareness rising

Species name – 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

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, education/awareness rising

Species name – 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 ‘X’) 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 Education/awareness 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, education/awareness rising; strong cooperation between NGOs and national institutions and the involvement of local stakeholders in the process.

Species name – 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 24 3 Indicate (with an ‘X’) 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 Education/awareness 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, education/awareness rising

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 25 2. MARINE MAMMALS

2.1 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) ”Grigore Antipa” 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 26 communities; Establishment of regulations for rational use of lands; Handbook on Integrated Maritime Spatial Planning – 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 Law’s 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 “to 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 activities”. The Romanian Operational Programme was approved by the Commission in January 2008. The total eligible public expenditure of the programme is EUR 307,618,942, with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) amounting to EUR 230,714,207. EFF Funding for Priority Axis 1 amounted to 4.3 % of the total EFF Contribution. Axis 2 amounted to 45.5 % 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 27 2.2 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 (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

Species name – 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

Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general:

Species name – 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 28 3 Indicate (with an ‘X’) 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 –Monachus 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 ‘X’) 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 29 3 MARINE TURTLES

3.1 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 30 3.2 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 (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

Species name – 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

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 31 4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)

4.1 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 assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors?

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 32 4.2 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 (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

Species name – 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

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 33 5. BATS

5.1 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: „The Conservative Management of the Habitat 8310 from the Natura 2000 Semenic - Cheile Caraşului Site” from 2009 until 31 December 2011.

www.salvatililiecii.ro

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 Project's goal is to reconstruct the morphology of habitats for 84 caves/avens, 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 assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? -

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5.2 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 (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

Species name – 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

Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general:

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 35 6. OTHER TAXA

6.1 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa

1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, 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 36 6.2 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 (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

Species name – 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

5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species:

Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general:

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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: N.B.: States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (i.e. 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 assistance/measures, 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 38 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 Agreement/MoUs to which your country is a Party.

WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991) Date of last report: Period covered: SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (1993/1999) 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 – 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 – 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 39 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 40 2. QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS

2.1 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 instrument’s 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

2.2 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 instrument’s 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:

2.3 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 instrument’s 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 41 2.4 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 instrument’s 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:

2.5 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 instrument’s 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:

2.6 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 instrument’s 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:

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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: N.B.: States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (i.e. 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 this/these 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 this/these species?

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 43 IV. National and Regional Priorities

1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and, Low Medium X High where applicable, sustainable use of migratory species in comparison to other biodiversity-related issues 2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your country’s 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 and/or restoration of migratory species - in case of bats the Law No. 90/2000 which ratifies the EUROBATS Agreement X Conservation, sustainable use and/or restoration of the habitats of migratory species, including protected areas – All the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No. 57/2007 and Law no 90/2000 regarding bat habitats; X Actions to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger migratory species (e.g. alien invasive species or by-catch) X Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration – Through Natura 2000 sites designation for all the species listed in Annex 3 and Annex 4 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance 57/2007 X Research and monitoring of migratory species – All the species listed in Annex 3, Annex 4 and Annex 5 of Emergency Governmental Ordinance No. 57/2007 and Law no. 90/2000 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 ‘Danube Delta - Landscape of the Year 2007-2009’ 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 (i.e., 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 policies/plans (apart from CMS Agreements) If Yes, please provide details: Forestry, Fishery and Agriculture Plans 3a Do these policies/plans cover the following areas (if Yes, please provide details): Yes No X Exploitation of natural resources (e.g. fisheries, hunting, etc.)

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 44 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 – 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 Societies’ 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. 57/2007 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 17,84% 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 Veche/2 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 – 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 45 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 17,84% - including all the lake surfaces Aquatic X Marine 0,66% - 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 – please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken - The establishment of the Natura 2000 network in Romania is a key component in the EU’s efforts for sustainable development and conservation of biological diversity in Europe. It is an opportunity for better natural resources management and conservation of Romania’s 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 conservation/research projects that use satellite telemetry? In preparation X on-going X completed

2 Are any future conservation/research 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 – please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken In the framework of the project LIFE08 NAT/RO/000501 ”Conservation of Aquila pomarina in Romania” 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. Romania’s 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 project’s conservation work is focussed on 3 key Natura 2000 sites in the Center Region: Special Protected Area Dealurile Tarnavelor – 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 46 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 – 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 and/or 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: “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, the Romanian Bat Protection Association, the “Danube Delta” National Institute for Research and Development, the National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, “Danube Delta” 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 – Ministry of Environment and Forests 3 Results – 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 47 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 and/or 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 assistance/support 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 assistance/support 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 – financial support for projects related to marine mammals

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 48 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 6.2 – By-catch, and Recommendation 7.2 – Implementation of Resolution 6.2 on By-catch

Resolution 6.3 – Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation

Resolution 7.2 – 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 7.3 – Oil Pollution and Migratory Species

Resolution 7.4 – Electrocution of Migratory Birds

Resolution 7.5 – Wind Turbines and Migratory Species

Resolution 7.9 – 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 7.15 – Future Action on the Antarctic Minke, Bryde’s and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on Migratory Species

Resolution 8.1 – 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 8.2 – CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2010

Resolution 8.5 - 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).

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Resolution 8.7 - 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 8.9 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)

Resolution 8.11 - Co-operation with other Conventions

 The Convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals (Bonn, 1979), ratified by Law 13/1998, 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 89/2000, 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 90/2000, 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 91/2000, 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 58/1994. 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 biodiversity 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. http://www.cbd.int/countries/?country=ro  The Convention on international trade with endangered species of flora and fauna (Washington, 1973), whose Romania was accepted by Law 69/1994 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 13/1993. 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 5/199. 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 69/1994. 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 187/1990, whilst fully respecting the sovereignty of the state on whose territory the cultural and/or 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 255/1971, 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 50 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 Bern’s, Ramsar’s, and Bonn’s 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, and/or rare species with a high economic value “in situ” and “ex-situ”.  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 8.13 - 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 “Assessment of Water Resources Risk and Vulnerability to Changing Climatic Conditions” using the lumped model WATBAL (IISA); CECILIA Project “Central and Eastern Europe Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessment”; CLAVIER Project “Climate change impacts in Central-Eastern Europe”. - 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 & 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 8.14 – 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 8.22 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans

Resolution 8.24 - National Reports for the Eight and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties

http://www.cms.int/bodies/COP/cop9/National%20Reports/63_NationalReport_Romania_E.pdf

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 51 Resolution 8.27 - 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 8.29 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species

Recommendations

Recommendation 7.5 – Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation

Recommendation 7.6 – Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)

Recommendation 7.7 – America Pacific Flyway Programme

Recommendation 8.12 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region

Recommendation 8.16 – Migratory Sharks

Recommendation 8.17 – Marine Turtles

Recommendation 8.23 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals

Recommendation 8.26 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America

Recommendation 8.28 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species

Other resolutions/recommendations:

Other remarks:

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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 (e.g. new published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and COP9).

Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available CHIROPTERA Rhinolophus ferrumequinum X (only European populations) Rhinolophus hipposideros X (only European populations) Rhinolophus euryale X (only European populations) Rhinolophus mehelyi X (only European populations) Rhinolophus blasii X (only European populations) Myotis bechsteini X (only European populations) Myotis blythi X (only European populations) Myotis brandtii X (only European populations) Myotis capaccinii (only European populations) Myotis dasycneme X (only European populations) Myotis daubentoni X (only European populations) Myotis emarginatus X (only European populations) Myotis myotis X (only European populations) Myotis mystacinus X (only European populations) Myotis nattereri X (only European populations) Pipistrellus kuhli X (only European populations) Pipistrellus nathusii X (only European populations) Pipistrellus pipistrellus X (only European populations) Pipistrellus pygmaeus X (only European populations) Pipistrellus savii X (only European populations) Nyctalus lasiopterus X (only European populations)

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 53 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available Nyctalus leisleri X (only European populations) Nyctalus noctula X (only European populations) Eptesicus nilssonii X (only European populations) Eptesicus serotinus X (only European populations) Vespertilio murinus X (only European populations) Barbastella barbastellus X (only European populations) Plecotus auritus X (only European populations) Plecotus austriacus X (only European populations) Miniopterus schreibersii X (only European populations) Miniopterus schreibersii X (African populations) 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 X (Black Sea population) Phocoena phocoena This species has never been (NW African popuolation) recorded on the Romanian

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 54 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available 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 This species has never been (only North and Baltic Sea populations) recorded on the Romanian territory Lagenorhynchus acutus This species has never been (only North and Baltic Sea populations) 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 (Arafura/Timor Sea populations) Tursiops truncatus (North and Baltic Sea populations) Tursiops truncatus (Mediterranean population) Tursiops truncatus X (Black Sea population) 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 55 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available (eastern tropical Pacific population) Stenella coeruleoalba (western Mediterranean population) Delphinus delphis (North and Baltic Sea populations) Delphinus delphis (western Mediterranean population) Delphinus delphis X (Black Sea population) 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 This species has never been (South American population) recorded on the Romanian territory Cephalorhynchus eutropia Cephalorhynchus heavisidii Orcinus orca Globicephala melas This species has never been (only North and Baltic Sea populations) 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 56 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available 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 – Fauna României. Vol. XVI Fascicula 5 MAMMALIA Carnivora, PP. 204-209, Editura Academiei Române, Bucureşti Loxodonta cyclotis SIRENIA Trichechus manatus X (populations between Honduras and Panama) 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 This species has never been (includes Equus hemionu and, Equus onage) 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 57 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available 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 X (Western Palearctic populations) Gavia arctica arctica X Gavia arctica suschkini This subspecies never been recorded in Romania Gavia immer immer X Munteanu D., 2001 – (Northwest European population) Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România, Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Gavia adamsii This species has never been (Western Palearctic population) recorded on the Romanian territory PODICIPEDIFORMES Podiceps grisegena grisegena X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 110 birds/August 2010 on “The Water Bird Count” in Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (DDBR)

Podiceps auritus X (Western Palearctic populations) PELECANIFORMES Phalacrocorax nigrogularis This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Phalacrocorax pygmeus X 4012 birds/October 2010 in “The Water Bird Count”in DDBR Pelecanus onocrotalus X (Western Palearctic populations) Pelecanus crispus X 692 birds/July 2010 in “The Water BirdCount” in DDBR CICONIIFORMES Botaurus stellaris stellaris X (Western Palearctic populations) Ixobrychus minutus minutus X (Western Palearctic populations) Ixobrychus sturmii This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Ardeola rufiventris This species has never been

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 58 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available 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 X Munteanu D., 1998 – The (Western Palearctic populations) Status of Birds in Romania. Romanian Ornithological Society,102 p. Ardea purpurea purpurea X (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic) Mycteria ibis This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Ciconia nigra X 114 birds/September 2009 in”Water Birds Count” 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 “Water Birds Count” /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 This species has never been (excluding Malagasy population) recorded on the Romanian Platalea leucorodia X 88 birds in “Water Birds Count” 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 birds/March 2010 in “Water Bird Count” (WBC) in DDBR Cygnus cygnus X 1882 birds January 2010 WBC in DDBR Cygnus columbianus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România, Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Anser brachyrhynchus X

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 59 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available Anser fabalis X Anser albifrons X 3574birds/Janaury 2010 WBC in DDBR Anser erythropus X Anser anser X 3574 birds/January 2010 in WBC in DDBR Branta leucopsis X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România, Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Branta bernicla X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Branta ruficollis X 1030 birds/January 2010 in WBC in DDBR Alopochen aegyptiacus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Tadorna ferruginea X 9 birds/August 2010 in WBC in DDBR Tadorna cana This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Tadorna tadorna X 129 birds/August 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 birds/July 2010 in WBC in DDBR Anas strepera X 228 birds/June 2010 in WBC in DDBR Anas crecca X 275 birds/June 2010 in WBC in DDBR Anas capensis This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Anas platyrhynchos X 1518 birds/April 2010 in WBC in DDBR Anas undulata This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Anas acuta X 130 birds/May 2010 in WBC in DDBR Anas erythrorhyncha This species has never been recorded on the Romanian

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 60 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available territory Anas hottentota This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Anas querquedula X Anas clypeata X 320 birds/February 2010 in WBC in DDBR Marmaronetta angustirostris X Netta rufina X 62 birds/April 2010 in WBC in DDBR Netta erythrophthalma This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Aythya ferina X 2570 birds/March 2010 in WBC in DDBR Aythya nyroca X 188 birds/May 2010 in WBC in DDBR Aythya fuligula X 77 birds/April 2010 in WBC in DDBR Aythya marila X 70 birds/February 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 birds/June 2010 in WBC in DDBR Melanitta fusca X 17 birds/May 2010 in WBC in DDBR Bucephala clangula X 31 birds/April 2010 in WBC in DDBR Mergellus albellus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p 73 birds/April 2010 in WBC in DDBR Mergus serrator X 14 birds/March 2010 in WBC in DDBR Mergus merganser X 266 birds/March 2010 in WBC in DDBR FALCONIFORMES Pandion haliaetus X 3 birds/September 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 61 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available 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 62 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic) Porzana parva parva X Porzana pusilla intermedia X Fulica atra atra X 20678 birds/Octomber 2010 (Mediterranean and Black Sea populations) 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 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 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 birds/July 2010 in WBC in DDBR Chlamydotis undulata X (only Asian populations) Otis tarda X CHARADRIIFORMES Himantopus himantopus X 66 birds/April 2010 on WBC in DDBR Recurvirostra avosetta X 90 birds/July 2010 on WBC in DDBR Dromas ardeola This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Burhinus oedicnemus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 4 birds/May 2009 Glareola pratincola X 40 birds/April 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 – Dicţionar poliglot al

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 63 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p.

Pluvialis squatarola X Charadrius hiaticula X Charadrius dubius X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. The Monitoring of Charadrius dubius Project Pilot – 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 birds/May 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 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Charadrius asiaticus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Eudromias morinellus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Vanellus vanellus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p.

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 64 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available 88 birds/April 2010 in WBC in DDBR Vanellus spinosus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 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 X Munteanu D., 2001 – gregaria) Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p Vanellus leucurus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Gallinago media X Gallinago gallinago X 30 birds/July 2010 in WBC in DDBR Lymnocryptes minimus X 11 birds/August 2010 in WBC in DDBR Limosa limosa X 100 birds/August 2010 in WBC in DDBR Limosa lapponica X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Numenius phaeopus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Numenius tenuirostris X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III,

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 65 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Numenius arquata X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 209 birds/ October 2010 in WBC in DDBR Tringa erythropus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 1 bird/ Octomber 2008 in WBC in DDBR Tringa totanus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 26 birds/July 2010 in WBC in DDBR Tringa stagnatilis X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Tringa nebularia X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 140 birds /Augut 2010 in WBC Tringa ochropus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 18 birds/April 2010 in WBC Tringa glareola X Tringa cinerea X Tringa hypoleucos X 11birds/April 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 66 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available Calidris maritima X Calidris alpina X Calidris ferruginea X Limicola falcinellus X Philomachus pugnax X 60 birds/May 2009in WBC Phalaropus lobatus X Phalaropus fulicaria X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 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 X Munteanu D., 2001 – (West Eurasian and African population) Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 45 birds/June 2010 Larus melanocephalus X 100 birds/March 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 – related species, is possible that the species have been overlooked. Sterna nilotica nilotica X Munteanu D., 2001 – (West Eurasian and African populations) Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p Sterna caspia X Munteanu D., 2001 – (West Eurasian and African populations) Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 8 birds/Octomber 2009 Sterna maxima albidorsalis This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory Sterna bergii This species has never been (African and Southwest Asian populations) recorded on the Romanian

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 67 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available territory Sterna bengalensis X This species has never been (African and Southwest Asian populations) recorded on the Romanian territory Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p Sterna dougallii This species has never been (Atlantic population) recorded on the Romanian territory Sterna hirundo hirundo X (populations breeding in the Western Palearctic) Sterna paradisaea X It considered as an (Atlantic populations) 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 X Munteanu D., 1998 – The (West Eurasian and African population) Status of Birds in Romania. Romanian Ornithological Society,102 p. Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. Rynchops flavirostris COLUMBIFORMES Streptopelia turtur turtur X 2 birds/July 2008 CORACIIFORMES Merops apiaster X 200 birds/July 2010 in WBC Coracias garrulus X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 58p. 50 birds/May 2010 in WBC PSITTACIFORMES Amazona tucumana This species has never been recorded on the Romanian territory PASSERIFORMES

ROMANIA CMS Report, 2011 68 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available Acrocephalus paludicola X Munteanu D., 2001 – Dicţionar poliglot al speciilor de păsări din România. Ediţia III, Publicaţiile Societăţii Ornitologice Române, 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 69 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available 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 – 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 – Atlasul peştilor din RBDD. Edit. CITDD Tulcea, 481p. Acipenser persicus This species has never been recorded on the Romanian Acipenser ruthenus X (Danube population) 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 – Distribution of Acipenser sturio L., 1758 in the Black Sea and its watershed. Bol. Inst. Esp. Oceanogr. 16 (1- 4), pp.37-41. Bloesch J., Jones T.,Reinartz R., Striebel B. (Editors), 2006 – 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 – Atlasul peştilor din RBDD. Edit. CITDD Tulcea,481p. 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 70 Species Range Extinct at No Published distribution State National information reference level available LAMNIFORMES Carcharodon carcharias This species has never been recorded on the Romanian Isurus oxyrinchus Isurus paucus Lamna nasus SQUALIFORMES Squalus acanthias X Oţel V., 2007 – Atlasul (Northern Hemisphere populations) peştilor din RBDD. Edit. CITDD Tulcea,481p. LEPIDOPTERA Danaus plexippus This species has never been recorded on the Romanian

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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 ‘X’) 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 “Vasile Goldiş” University Press, Arad Buteo lagopus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest Region, Publisher “Vasile Goldiş” University Press, Arad Accipiter nisus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest Region, Publisher “Vasile Goldiş” University Press, Arad Accipiter gentilis X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest Region, Publisher “Vasile Goldiş” University Press, Arad Accipiter brevipes X Range State Extinct Milvus migrans X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest Region, Publisher “Vasile Goldiş” University Press, Arad Circus aeruginosus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest Region, Publisher “Vasile Goldiş” University Press, Arad Circus cyaneus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest Region, Publisher “Vasile Goldiş” 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 72 Order FALCONIFORMES, Family Falconidae Falco vespertinus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest Region, Publisher “Vasile Goldiş” University Press, Arad Falco tinnunculus X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest Region, Publisher “Vasile Goldiş” 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 “Vasile Goldiş” University Press, Arad Muscicapa striata X Range State Extinct The Vertebrata Fauna of Romania Nord Vest Region, Publisher “Vasile Goldiş” 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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