The scientific study assessment of Natura 2000 habitats and species to substantiation ecological reconstruction in the Lespezi Quarry

“The only possibility to protect endangered species from extinction is preserving the biological communities and the ecosystems they are part of” (N. Boscaiu, 1985).

The consequences of the forest, shrubs, pastures and hay-fields areas reduction are multiples and they influence the whole planet: climate changes, overexploitation minig, floods, the clogging of the inferior river basins, soils erosion, landslips, etc.

All of these have negative effects over either the species or the landscape balance. In the area of the Lespezi quarry part of the site ROSCI0013 - Bucegi, meet important Natura 2000 species and habitats. In this project we plan evaluation this species and habitats, as well as anthropogenic effects resulting from the exploitation mining in the area of the quarry Lespezi. It is necessary to establish reference values of favourable conservation status of species and habitats Natura 2000. It is important to give a special attention to the most affected habitat. We carry out inventory and evaluate Natura 2000 species. Monitoring the state of preservation of habitats and species it is very important in this area.

Considering the importance and prevalence of the fauna and vegetation in this area it is necessary :

- to identify and to stop the main causes which lead to the degradation of the vegetation content;

- to identify the brittle forest ecosystems which are affected by the mining exploitation ;

- to identify the areas which need reafforestation;

- to identify the conservation measures and possibilities to comply with the conditions of the protected fauna and vegetation in this area;

- to elaborate the plans for promotion, careful management, control, preservation and durable development of the habitas in quarry Lespezi;

- to ensure forest regeneration by the ecological reconstruction of areas affected by mining exploitation.

Elaboration of measures to halt the decline of species and habitats through ecological reconstruction.

Ecological reconstruction in this area can be achieved through the regeneration of the forest fund indentified the species that can install best in these environmental conditions.

In order to avoid erosion of soil and reduction of pollution of air in the area of the Lespezi we consider most species indicated are the forest and shrubs species, but without disturbing the balance of habitats.

The scientific study assessment of Natura 2000 habitats and species to substantiation ecological reconstruction in the Lespezi Quarry, Romania from Quarry Life Award by HeidelbergCement