Project to protect Danube natural parks

12 natural parks in eight countries located on Danube river will benefit of biotope protection, with the support of the European Union, according to the cooperation agreement concluded on June 9 in Vienna, named Danubeparks.

The longest river in Europe and major trade channel, Danube faces the negative effects of fluvial traffic and industrialization, according to Danubeparks.

Each natural park will have a project manager, who will coordinate the cooperation with partner parks. The cooperation is mostly financed by European funds for participant countries – Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Ukraine and Moldova Republic do not take part to the program.

Eco-tourism is another concern of the cooperation agreement Danube parks. EUR 2.8 mil. budget for 3 years has been allocated in this purpose.

Sursa: Bloom Biz [09.06.2009]