Assessment, Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Biodiversity

Assessment and Monitoring
The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity Conservation in the Republic of Moldova stipulate the
priority activities for the protection of forest ecosystems and valuable species and communities, restoration of
ecological corridors, sustainable use of forest resources, staff training and public awareness.
Fig. 1. Geographical position of the Republic of
Moldova
Fig. 2. Forest vegetation of the Republic of Moldova
Forests of Fagus sylvatica
Forests of Quercus petraea
Forests of Quercus robur
Forests of Quercus pubescens
Forests of Robinia pseudacacia
Nr Species name Area,
Thousands ha
1 Robinia pseudacacia 93.1
2 Quercus robur 78.2
3 Quercus petraea 56.5
4 Fraxinus excelsior 16.6
5 Quercus rubra 9.4
6 Carpinus betulus 9.4
7 Quercus pubescens 4.8
8 Ulmus laevis 3.1
9 Acer pseudoplatanus 2.9
10 Tilia cordata 2.9
11 Salix sp. 1.9
Nr. Communities Area %
Thousands ha
1 Cvercinae, inclusively 140.6 43.2
I. Quercus robur 78.2 24.1
II. Quercus petraea 56.5 17.3
III. Quercus pubescens 4.8 1.8
2 Acacia grove 124.0 38.1
3 Beech tree grove 16.6 5.1
4 Hordeam grove 9.4 2.9
5 Resinous 7.2 2.2
6 Poplar grove 5.7 1.8
Table 2. Significant forest communities
Table 1. Distribution of main species in the forest fund
References
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Postolache Gheorghe. (1995). Vegetatia Republicii Moldova. Stiinta, Chisinau.
Teleuta Alexandru and others. (2000). First National Report on Biological Diversity of the Republic of Moldova.
Stiinta, Chisinau.
Teleuta Alexandru and others. (2001). Biological Diversity Conservation National Strategy and Action Plan.
Stiinta, Chisinau.
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