Total surface of protected areas in Romania below EU average

Although Romania owns the most diversified and valuable natural patrimony in Europe, the total surface of protected areas, 7 percent, remains much below the European Union - 15 percent, according to data released on its Web page by the Environment Ministry. According to the in force legislation over the regime of the protected natural areas, conservation of the natural habitats, wild flora and fauna, in Romania there were identified several categories of protected areas, from ...

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