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Opening Conference of WILD-SM
Opening Conference of WILD-SM
We are pleased to invite you at the opening conference of the prject "Community Engaging in Wildlife Sustainable Management in the RO-HU Crossborder Area". The event will take place on the 30th of April 2025 on Zoom.
Please find more information in the attached invitation. We are looking forward to see you there!
Invitation_2_WILD_2025_UD_mod.pdf6th European Ranger Congress
6th European Ranger Congress
The ULST project team proudly participated in the 6th European Ranger Congress, held between October 6–10 in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, under the theme “Rangers – the Voice of Nature: Building a Bridge between Local Communities and Nature Conservation”.
The event gathered over 260 rangers and nature conservation specialists from 33 countries, who shared experiences, discussed common challenges, and explored new solutions for protecting Europe’s natural heritage.
Main topics of the congress included:
• Community involvement in the management of protected areas and the promotion of environmental volunteering;
• Ecological restoration, species reintroduction, and prevention of illegal activities in protected habitats;
• Exchange of best practices between specialists.
The theme of the congress perfectly matched the objectives of the WILD-SM project, which focuses on monitoring, assessing, and conserving biodiversity, as well as engaging local communities in joint conservation actions.
WILD-SM Education Week at ULST
WILD-SM Education Week at ULST
24th - 28th of November, 2025
The WILD-SM Education Week, organized at University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timișoara, brought together students, researchers, and experts from partner institutions for a week dedicated to knowledge exchange, practical training, and field activities related to wildlife management and biodiversity conservation.
The program began with an opening session, distribution of project materials, and presentations introducing the objectives and current progress of the WILD-SM project. The second day focused on the thematic session Wildlife Sustainable Management and Cross-border Cooperation, with expert presentations from representatives of National Forest Administration Romsilva and the Timiș County Directorate for Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, addressing topics such as forest ecosystems, wildlife diseases, habitat conservation, and management challenges in the Romanian–Hungarian border region.
Practical training continued with an interactive wildlife management simulator session and a field visit to the Cralovăț Hunting Fund, where participants observed wildlife habitats and monitoring methods used in biodiversity management. Another field day took place at Lunca Mureșului Natural Park, including a thematic walk in the Ceala Forest, discussions with park rangers, and a visit to the park’s interactive museum.
The final day was dedicated to reviewing the week’s activities, exchanging feedback, and planning the next steps of the WILD-SM project.
Overall, the event strengthened collaboration between partners while providing valuable practical and scientific learning experiences.
WILD-SM Education Week at UD
WILD-SM Education Week at UD
16th - 20th of February, 2026
Students from the various study programs participated in the WILD-SM Education Week, organized at University of Debrecen.
Throughout the week, participants attended scientific presentations on wildlife management, animal genetics, genetic diversity, emerging pathologies, and genomic research.
The program also included visits to the laboratories of the Centre for Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology, where students had the opportunity to observe modern research infrastructure and ongoing scientific work.
Field activities were an important component of the event, including study visits to Hortobágy National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as to wildlife management areas in Vámospércs, Gúth, and Erdőspuszta. These visits provided practical insights into biodiversity conservation, habitat management, and wildlife monitoring practices.
The event also facilitated experience-sharing sessions with academic staff and researchers from Romania and Hungary, strengthening collaboration and supporting the development of students’ professional competencies in an international academic environment. 🌿
WILD-SM final conference
WILD-SM final conference
The Final Conference of the Interreg ROHU WILD-SM project marked the conclusion of a cross-border initiative dedicated to wildlife conservation and sustainable management in the Romania–Hungary region. The event brought together project partners, researchers, and stakeholders to present the main results achieved throughout the project.
During the conference, participants highlighted key activities such as wildlife monitoring, genetic analysis, and health risk assessment, all contributing to a better understanding and protection of biodiversity.
The discussions also emphasized the importance of cross-border cooperation and community involvement in ensuring the long-term sustainability of natural ecosystems.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to continue collaboration and to build on the project’s outcomes in future environmental and conservation initiatives.
A new step toward restoring biodiversity in the Carpathians
The first visit dedicated to the griffon vulture in the Făgăraș Mountains, organized as part of the activities carried out by Conservation Carpathia for the reintroduction of this spectacular species into Romania’s wildlife. The event was attended by DVM, Biol. Roberta Tripon, representing the project.
This initiative is part of a broader ecosystem restoration program in the Carpathians led by the foundation, which includes major projects such as the reintroduction of the European bison, the return of the beaver to certain ecosystems, and, more recently, the reintroduction of the griffon vulture in the Făgăraș Mountains.
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