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The golden jackal is a species in full expansion at the European level; his capacity to adapt to new habitat conditions makes it capable of using new territories, being able to become the dominant species in areas where wolves are not present. Establishing the number of individuals at the local, regional, and national levels is essential due to the damage it is causing to wildlife and domestic species. In this research, several methods have been tested in order to establish the minimum number of individuals in the Smârdan area, Tulcea County. Taking into consideration that the specie is active mainly after sunset when the visibility conditions are very poor, there have been tested the hauling method for individual identification mainly because the specie is very vocal in the breeding period. This method indicated that the minimum number of individuals is 23. The method of inventory of signs of the presence and the one which surveys the dens are offering mainly information regarding the use of habitat and individual identification being hard to tell, because several can use the same tracks or dens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The practical and significant utility from the quality of the trophies point of view of is represented by the interaction between the genetic value (genofund) and the stationary conditions correlated with the result of the species management activities. This paper analyzes the composition and particularities of the parameters in order to score for the evaluation methods C.I.C., Rowland Ward, SCI and additions on the elements of the Nadler and Carpathian methods as a common starting point for the red deer (Cervus elaphus L.) trophy. Ranking is determined by the different perspective of each methodology regarding the importance given to certain parameters. The Nadler and Carpathian formula provides information on the initial basis in the development of the current C.I.C. method. With informative utility as the initial perspective, for any future applied analysis regarding the use of evaluation formulas, it is recommended to use the C.I.C. method, this being more complex and a much more widespread use, both from historical and current point of view. Compared to the C.I.C. method which has the largest use at European level, the Rowland Ward and SCI methods can offer another current evaluation perspective, the score achieved by these methods consists entirely of measurable parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Eurasian beaver is on the list of strictly protected species and is considered a key species for riparian habitats, due to its extraordinary ability to change the environment it inhabits. The assessment of favorable habitats for Castor fiber is necessary on the one hand when it comes to determining the preservation status of the species, and on the other hand when it comes to identifying new territories that can be recolonized, to reduce the number of man-beaver conflict situations, which in the last decade has become more and more predominant. The present study aimed to test an alternative method of rating potential habitats, based on the analysis of satellite images provided by the Google Earth platform. Thus, two sectors of the Jiu and Siret rivers, with a length of 272.2, respectively 168.3 km, were evaluated using both methods (the classical one and the one based on satellite images). The results showed that the new method is significantly less precise than the one based on physically investigating the habitats, systematically generating errors of underestimating the habitats. Similar data were obtained for 68% of the sector on the Jiu River and 48% for the Siret River. Despite the shortcomings of the new method, it can be used in the preliminary assessment of habitats, and the accuracy can be improved by applying a sampling scheme for optimal and satisfactory habitats. The areas assessed as unfavorable do not require reassessment, for this class the accuracy of identification being over 80%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), with a total of 183 signatories (including European Union), is one of the most important international agreement on biodiversity conservation, which places a joint responsibility on source and consumer Parties in ensuring the legality, traceability and sustainability of international trade in wildlife. In over 45 years of entry into force of CITES, the Conference of Parties has established practical solutions, trough adoption of Resolutions and Decisions, in response to a changing social, economic and environmental context. CITES is legally binding on the Parties, and therefore the overall effectiveness of the Convention depends on national implementation and compliance with its provisions. Due the complexity of the topic, this study is exploratory and provide background on CITES and information on the extent of CITES implementation in national and EU context, compliance, CITES-listed species and main native species from Romania in trade. Romania meets the minimum requirements imposed by CITES, but its implementation and enforcement requires improving capacity of authorities, enhancing cooperation and coordination between national authorities and those from other countries, financial resources, increasing awareness and involvement of stakeholders and general public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The meanings of the myth, the fascinating concept that enlightens the existence and the work of Vasile Lovinescu arc analysed in three fundamental essays: Adnotări despre mit, Mitul sfâşiat and Mit şi uimire. The Moldavian hermeneut refuses to theorise the concept, deliberately leaving the insufficient space of theoretical approach with the means of the science of literature. For Vasile Lovinescu, the myth is the penultimate truth, situated in a median position - active towards the world, but a passive reflection of the principle. Contrary to the one belonging to Mircea Eliadc, the myth interpretation implies an intelectual exaltation "in divinis" for Vasile Lovinescu. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The duty of giving the national culture a generous project, for the first time released from the pressure of extraculture, belongs to the interwar generation. There is a real esoteric generation, under the name of René Guénon, its legitimate representative being Vasile Lovinescu. He is an intellectual on his continuous way to initiation. His approach to Islam, to sufism, does not mean the fact that he abandoned the orthodox religion, but represents a pursuit of a transcendent unity of all religions. Vasile Lovinescu is a landmark of Romanian spirituality of the last century, a personality that still waits for being acknowledged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]