While winter is in full swing, Romania is already gearing up for summer. To enhance fire prevention efforts in the Romanian national park "Macin Mountains," video cameras will be installed and drones will be purchased. This video monitoring project is based on the experience of 47 organizations from 13 countries and aims to combat summer fires amid recent climate change.
The Macin Mountains are the oldest and lowest in Romania. They are characterized by biodiversity and are of particular importance due to the presence of rare and protected species. Here, among 1770 plant species, 27 are endemic. Of the 181 bird species inhabiting the park, 37 are under strict international protection. Among mammals, the red deer, found only in this part of Romania, stands out. There are also roe deer, wild boars, foxes, wild cats, martens, jackals, and a very rare species of Eurasian lynx. In total, there are 47 species of mammals in the Macin Mountains. Additionally, more than 900 species of butterflies, 11 species of reptiles, and 7 species of amphibians live here. However, due to weather disasters, they are all at risk of death or even complete extinction.
"We are the only park in Romania located in a steppe region, where vegetation is among the most at risk of fires due to natural causes and human activities," said the director of the national park, Viorel Rosca.
Through the use of video surveillance, the effectiveness of fire prevention measures will be significantly increased. The park will closely monitor temperature levels during the hottest summer months. The project provides for the installation of equipment for online monitoring during the first months of 2025.
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