1. 1 Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures Monia Martini National Project Coordinator WWF Romania 2-4 April 2012 International River Basins Workshop

2. © Frank Parhizgar / WWF-Canada 2-4 April 2012 - 2 1 The pilot area Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures International River Basins Workshop

3. 2-4 April 2012 - 3 Total area: approximately 47.000 ha (built-up area: 954 ha - 2,03%) Population: 11.050 people living in 7 villages Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures International River Basins Workshop The geographical context Oas-Gutai Platou

4. © Nigel Dickinson / WWF-Canon 15 October 2015 - 4 High Nature Value Farmland 23192 ha - 49,29 % Agro-environment: HNV grasslands = 124 Euro/an/ha Traditional farming practices = 58 Euro/an/ha Grasslands important for birds (Crex Crex) = 209 Euro/an/ha Climate regulation Traditional Landscapes Leisure

5. © Nigel Dickinson / WWF-Canon 22906 ha - 48,68 % Climate regulation Traditional Landscapes Leisure High Conservation Value Forests

6. 2-4 April 2012 – 6 Carbon sequestration Accumulation of biomass in the main forestry species (Spruce, Beech) both underground and above-the-ground. Economic value on an annual basis 2,185,000 Euro. Above-the-ground accumulation of CO2 for pastures and meadows. Economic value on an annual basis 1,170,000 Euro. Carbon storage Only forests where timber mass production is not allowed. Economic value on an annual basis 226,000 Euro. Traditional landscapes and leisure Number of tourists who choose to spend their time in the study area. Economic value on an annual basis 140,000 Euro. Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures International River Basins Workshop The value of the identified KEY ES

7. 2-4 April 2012 - 7 Established in 2007. 88 km of forest roads (53,7%) country roads (9,3%) asphalt roads (37%) It connects: 2 Natura 2000 sites 7 small PAs 7 villages Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures International River Basins Workshop The Maramures Heritage Trail

8. © Nigel Dickinson / WWF-Canon 15 October 2015 - 8 Traditional products from HNVF A matter of taste! Food from nature

9. © Nigel Dickinson / WWF-Canon Traditional products from HCVF A matter of culture! Wooden Handicrafts

10. © Nigel Dickinson / WWF-Canon Traditional products from HCVF A matter of culture! Wooden architecture

11. © Frank Parhizgar / WWF-Canada 2-4 April 2012 - 11 2 Identified problems and needs Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures International River Basins Workshop

12. 2-4 April 2-12 - 12 Problematic Issues affecting nature conservation 1.Management constraints at PAs level 2.Financial constraints at PAs level 3.Weak offer of tourism- related services 4.Poor quality of environment-related information National Administrative System - only 50% of minimum financial needs covered (30% of the optimum level) + investment in infrastructure and equipment = operational costs barely covered Financial sources: 85% State sources but not State budget 12% from projects only 3% from own income No formally regulated access Basic visitor facilities  risk of improper behavior Personnel reduction in the National Administrative System, and lack of custody contracts Lack of capacity Lack of integration (only 18% of pensions have a diversified offer) Lack of promotion capacity (no official tourist offices) Direct attraction of tourists by pensions Lack of specialized press  little awareness and understanding of nature needs and mechanisms as well as of benefits provided by nature. Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures International River Basins Workshop

13. 2-4 April 2012 - 13 General contribution to the environment 1.Increased awareness about vital natural functions (ES). 2.Consolidation of eco-tourism principles in tourism business practices. 3.More targeted promotion towards “nature lovers” tourists. 3.Increased preservation of natural spots resulting from more respectful and guided tourism as well as from service diversification in the tourism offers. 3.Secured implementation of environmentally friendly management practices at PAs level Presentation title can go here Secondary text can run underneath International River Basins Workshop

14. 2-4 April 2012 – 14 Contribution to local development as a pre-condition for PES scheme implementation 1.Awareness raising and capacity building on the concept of “tourism destination” as a tourist attractor factor. 1.Increased capacity of local stakeholders with respect to PES and SF schemes. 2.Enhanced cooperation among local stakeholders (both in quantity and quality). Presentation title can go here Secondary text can run underneath International River Basins Workshop

15. © Frank Parhizgar / WWF-Canada 2-4 April 2012 - 15 3 So, what scheme? Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures International River Basins Workshop

16. 2-4 April 2012 - 16 About the PES scheme Presentation title can go here Secondary text can run underneath ES Providers: 7 protected area managers International River Basins Workshop

17. Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures Association Maramures Impact PES Scheme Program Program XProgram Y General Assembly Steering Committee Monitoring Committee Conservation Program Management Structure International River Basins Workshop 2-4 April 2012 - 17

18. Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures Co-financing from Danube PES project Financial Perspectives (2012-2014)

19. Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures Protected Areas Needs (2012) NameSurface (ha) Conservation activities (Euro) Custodian (yes/no) Rooster’s Peak Reserve 441,050yes Morareni Lake6350yes Craiasca Forest445,815yes (untill April 2012) Poiana Brazilor Swamp 33,720yes (untill April 2012) Iezerul Mare Peat Bog 2,790yes (untill April 2012) Hoteni Lakes?no Tatarului Quays?no TOTAL13,725 International River Basins Workshop 2-4 April 2012 - 19

20. Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures Conservation Impact Next steps: 1.Baseline assessment to be performed by September 2012, including monitoring indicators and timeline. 2.Allocation procedure to be defined (e.g. projects call for proposals). 3.Monitoring procedures to be defined accordingly. International River Basins Workshop 2-4 April 2012 - 20

21. © Frank Parhizgar / WWF-Canada 4 Lessons learned Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures International River Basins Workshop 2-4 April 2012 - 21

22. Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures 1.The stronger the sense of community belonging the higher the willingness to take part to decisions… so, take both nature’s needs and people’s demands into consideration! 1.In private schemes market conditions speak first… so, a mix of PES sources works better then imposing the numbers of your calculator! 1.The voice of nature can become silent when basic local conditions need to be created… so, take into account the necessity that development and conservation needs go hand in hand! International River Basins Workshop 2-4 April 2012 - 22

23. Thank you Monia Martini mmartini@wwfdcp.ro www.panda.org Business-Community partnership for nature conservation in Maramures International River Basins Workshop 2-4 April 2012 - 23