Provisioning Ecosystem Services in the Protected Natural Area of Community Interest ROSCI0434 Siretul Mijlociu (Romania)

Increasing anthropogenic activity is a threat to biodiversity and life support services. Natura 2000 sites, key components of nature conservation at the European level, can play an important role in reducing the impact of ecosystem degradation. Protecting ecosystem services can align economic interests and biodiversity conservation. In this paper, based on existing data provided by competent local and central authorities, site description, identified ecosystems, protected species and identification of economic activity carried out, we have analyzed the variables underlying the ecosystem supply services offered by the Natura 2000 site ROSCI0434 Siretul Mijlociu (Romania) and the threats to them. Using data on activities in the minor riverbed, we applied a site-oriented approach to assess the provisioning ecosystem services. The results showed that there is no strategic management of the site based on ecosystem services. They can be used as a starting point for the development of strategies for biodiversity conservation and protection of ecosystem services so as to reduce the risk of losing the integrity of the system, its functions and adaptability.