The project aims to support the new reintroduced beaver population in Romania by evaluating the people’s attitude regarding new beavers population, carrying out an information campaign based on this survey and provide recommendations for beaver damages management for local and national authorities.

We must remember that beaver is protected species at international level by Bern Convention/1996 and Habitat Directive 92/43/EEC, Annex II, and therefore, it is our duty to involve in its protection and conservation.

The main activities are: survey regarding locals attitude related to reintroduced beaver population, public awareness campaign for long term conservation of reintroduced population and study regarding to beaver damages.

During one year the project wants to find locals people opinion and attitude regarding beaver reintroduction. That’s very important for reintroduction success guarantee. Therefore we’ll elaborate and apply a questionnaire. Moreover we’ll have important information and education actions through brochure, posters and meetings with local peoples. The third aspect is related to possible damages produced by beaver on private lands and needs an extensive field study.

The project team will work together with local and national institutions such as: Covasna, Brasov and Sibiu County Councils, Brasov Hunters Association, Forestry and Forest Engineering Faculty – Wildlife Management Department, Agriculture Ministry, Forests and Rural Development (Game Management Department), Environment and Water Management Ministry (Biodiversity Conservation Department) and schools from Brasov area.