0000000001003408
AUTHOR
Dan Cogălniceanu
showing 2 related works from this author
Alien Species of EU Concern in Romania
2017
AbstractOf the 37 species of the European Union concern eight are already present and two present a future potential risk for Romania. This paper brings updated information regarding these species in Romania. The presence of eight invasive alien species of concern to the European Union have already been recorded in Romania: two plant speciesCabomba carolinianaandHeracleum sosnowskyi, two crustaceansOrconectes limosusandEriocheir sinensis, two fish speciesPseudorasbora parvaandPerccottus glenii, one reptileTrachemys scriptaand one mammalMyocastor coypus. Other two species of Union concern (Lithobates catesbeianusandProcyon lotor) may soon become invaders in Romania. We emphasize the urgent n…
Ecotourism in an archaeological site from the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
2018
Many cultural heritage sites are located within biodiversity hotspots and, through restricted anthropogenic intervention, allow biodiversity to thrive. These sites attract an increasing number of tourists, thus visitors-wildlife interactions and conflicts can arise. Little is known about how visitors perceive the wildlife occurring within their visiting areas, with differences in perception between species being expected. We evaluated through a questionnaire survey visitors’ perception regarding the reptiles and amphibians inhabiting Histria archaeological site, located within the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve. Past archaeological activities inside the site have positively influenced the e…