RO164

General Information

Large and old island in the active channel of the river, surrounded partially by water at a mean water level. During the high water levels and flooding the lower areas of the island are completely surrounded and partially submerged. Vegetation consists of a mixture of old willows, ashes, mulberry trees and poplars. Underneath these trees different species, such as grass, amorpha fruticosa, wild blackberry, etc. can be found.

The age, size, habitats, and the present flora and fauna species give the island a special character. Together with the island RO081, these are the most mature and well-defined islands, perfect candidates for their designation as WILDIsland.

Conservation status: Biosphere Reservation

LIFE WILDisland project site: Black Poplar planting

Responsible partner: Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority / ROMSILVA

Actions:

• side branch reactivation;
• forest management actions;