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General Information

This island developed in an area situated at the confluence between the main channel and the former channel of the Sfantu Gheorghe branch as a result of the cutting of the meander. The entire surface is covered by willows and on some parts of the edges with a narrow strip of reed. The current shape and surface of the island was determined by union of a two small islands due to the continuous sedimentation process.

On this island were identified bird, mammal, amphibian and insect species protected by OUG 57/2007:

Eurasian golden oriole – Oriolus oriolus

• Otter (Lutra lutra)
• Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae)
• Freyer’s purple emperor (Apatura metis)
• Conservation status: Biosphere Reservation

LIFE WILDisland project site: Best practice IAS management in the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve

Responsible partner: Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority

Actions:

• redynamization of cut-off meanders;
• forest management actions;