Rewilding Romania

Good for nature and people

Cătălin Josan

Rewilding Romania

Good for nature and people

Rewilding Romania is an environmental foundation, part of Rewilding Europe along 9 other landscapes across the continent. Our mission is to protect nature, to restore degraded habitats, and to create livelihood opportunities based on nature-friendly activities.

Cătălin Josan

Who we are

Rewilding Romania was founded in 2017 with the mission to demonstrate the benefits of rewilding for both nature and people.

Starting 2022, Rewilding Romania became part of the European Rewilding Network, a network composed of organisations from all over Europe that has the objective of rehabilitating damaged ecosystems and restoring natural processes.

What are we doing here

We collaborate with the government, national parks, municipalities, and local communities to protect the natural heritage of our country, rehabilitate damaged ecosystems, and create new opportunities for people to earn a better living, close to nature.

Our actions

Coordinating the Bison Reintroduction Programme in the Southern Carpathians, in the Èšarcu Mountains. A new LIFE Grant (2024-2029) will help boost rewilding efforts in the next 5 years, aiming to increase the viability of the bison population, develop the first Bison-smart Community, and create a National Action Plan for Bison management.

Reintroducing key species that are missing from the ecosystem, but were part of the fauna in the past, and have essential roles left unfulfilled: bison, vultures, beaver, ibex.

Increasing the herbivore population to restore natural processes and increase biodiversity.

Sustainable land management to support nature recovery.

Restoring aquatic ecosystems and free flow of rivers by removing barriers.

Identifying ecological corridors and implementing sustainable management protocols for these key areas.

Eco-touristic development of the area in order to attract international tourists, promote responsibility towards nature, and provide alternatives that are not putting pressure on nature.

Supporting local communities to develop nature-friendly businesses.

Educational events and activities that aim to raise awareness about protected areas, biodiversity, umbrella species, natural processes, responsible consumption and nature-mindful development.

Our team

Southern Carpathians

Marina Drugă

Executive Director

Erika Para

Financial Director

Paula Bora

Enterprise Manager

Sebastian Ursuța

Building Engagement Manager

Anghel Drașovean

Rewilding Manager

Florin Halăstauan

Rewilding Officer

Cătălin Josan

Rewilding Officer

Alexandra NegruÈ›

Rewilding Officer

Alexandra Stancu

Ofițer Educație și Voluntariat

Lilia Pînzari

Communication Officer

Elena BabeÈ™

Communication Officer

Ștefania Bijan

Enterprise Officer

Diana Delinescu

Financial Officer

Larisa Novăcesc

Administrative Officer

Călin Para

Land Access Officer

Ioan Simescu

Ranger

Vali Miculescu

Ranger

Ioan Banda

Ranger

Zaria Gherga

Ranger

Danube Delta

Alec Bălășescu

Team Leader in the Danube Delta and General Manager at Ultima Frontieră

Alexandru Ifrim

Rewilding Officer

Gentilia Zenovei

Enterprise Officer

Rewilding Romania Travel

Edmond Răiceanu

Tourism Agency Manager