National Strategy of August 28, 2026 for Biodiversity Conservation 2026–2030.

This Strategy defines binding national environmental targets and strategic objectives for nature protection in Romania. It establishes quantitative rules to halt species decline, restore damaged ecosystems, and expand terrestrial and marine protected area networks across the state. Dedicated chapters regulate ecological connectivity, strict habitat protections, and invasive species controls to build environmental resilience.
Sectoral provisions mandate ecological criteria for agriculture, livestock, and forestry operations across public and private lands. The Strategy allocates direct financial payments to support eco-schemes, low-input farming methods, organic production, and soil conservation practices. Silvicultural standards enforce strict protection regimes for primary and old-growth forests, set minimum deadwood retention thresholds, and limit clear-cutting operations to preserve natural forest dynamics.
Water management and marine protection obligations target the hydrological integrity of inland river basins, wetlands, and coastal waters. Aquatic measures mandate the removal of artificial barriers to restore natural river flows, reconnect floodplains, and control diffuse nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff. Marine zones within the Black Sea fall under expanded spatial planning rules to protect benthic habitats, establish strictly enforced no-take zones, and minimize commercial fishing bycatch.
Administrative rules mandate the integration of statutory conservation objectives into regional spatial plans, county development strategies, and sector-specific management permits. Designated public authorities receive explicit monitoring and enforcement mandates to track biodiversity indicators, oversee environmental impact assessments, and enforce statutory compliance. Funding mechanisms combine national budget allocations with European financing programs to execute restoration projects.