Project at a Glance

📅 Implementation: Mar 2025 – Sept 2027 (30 months)
💶 Total Budget: €1.31 million | ERDF Contribution: €1.05 million
🤝 Partners: 2 main partners + 2 associated organisations
🎯 Type: Soft Project | Environmental Protection

Summary

The TURRIVER 2023 initiative continues the work started under the previous Interreg RO-HU project ROHU-79 TURRIVER. The goal is to improve the condition of wetlands, habitats, and protected species along the Tur River through updated conservation measures and stronger cooperation.

The project also focuses on raising awareness in the local communities. It targets children and young people from nearby schools and farmers, whose daily work impacts protected areas.

By combining science, education, and local action, this is a great example of how Cohesion Policy helps nature thrive through joint efforts and community involvement.

Project Aim

To improve the conservation status of wetland ecosystems of community interest from the Natura 2000 sites on the lower course of the Tur River.

Objectives

✅ Monitor habitats and species of conservation concern
✅ Implement joint conservation measures
✅ Promote awareness among youth and farmers
✅ Update joint action strategies for ongoing protection

Key Activities & Results

🔹 Revision of a joint conservation action plan through updated monitoring
🔹 3 conservation measures implemented:
 • Artificial shelters for bats and birds
 • Restoration of wetland habitats
 • Tree planting in wood pastures
🔹 3-day joint workshop to define priorities
🔹 New joint strategy including bird species previously unstudied
🔹 Surveys and monitoring on birds, fish, amphibians, invasive species, etc.
🔹 Public engagement activities targeting schools and farming communities to increase local support for protected area management

For more details, consult the project fact sheet: EN, RO and  check out the project's Facebook page.

Partnership

Lead Partner: Hortobágy National Park Directorate (HU)
Project Partner: Transylvanian Carpathia Society – Satu Mare (RO

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