EPMC CONSULTING nature conservation & biodiversity

Following Romania’s accession to the European Union, requirements regarding the protection of fauna and flora species and the conservation of natural habitats have significantly increased, while national legislation has been aligned with European regulatory frameworks. In this context, we provide continuous impact assessment services for programs, projects, and economic activities that may affect biodiversity conservation status and the integrity of protected natural areas.

Biodiversity conservation is a core area of strategic interest for our company. Our team of more than 80 multidisciplinary experts covers a broad range of specializations in the ecology and biology of flora and fauna species.

As a recognition of our environmental team’s efforts and the expertise gained in the biodiversity field, in July 2016 EPMC became the custodian of two protected areas, signing with the Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests two custodianship agreements for the Sites of Community Importance ROSCI0236 Valea Ierii and ROSPA0139 Piemontul Munților Metaliferi, together with the 2,519 Măgura Uroiului Nature Reserve and ROSCI0419 Mureșul Mijlociu–Cugir.

Management plans represent the main management tool for any protected natural area, regardless of its legal status.

EPMC in the field of biodiversity:

• Developed 11 management plans, assessed 15 Natura 2000 sites, and proposed over 550 management actions;
• Part of two custodianship agreements for protected areas;
• Prepared funding applications both for the development of management plans for protected natural areas and for their subsequent implementation.

Our Services

Building on our experience in biodiversity projects, we provide comprehensive support throughout the entire project lifecycle, starting with the identification of available funding sources, continuing with the preparation of funding applications, and concluding with full project implementation.

In the implementation of biodiversity projects, we specialize in:

• Inventory and mapping of natural habitats and flora and fauna species;
• Assessment of the conservation status of natural habitats and species;
• Development of geospatial databases on species and habitat distribution;
• Design of monitoring protocols for species and habitats;
• Identification of conservation measures and preparation of management plans for protected natural areas.