Datenbank der Projekte zur ländlichen Entwicklung
Modernisation of Forest Management in Northern Transylvania
Summary
EAFRD supported the efforts of a foresters’ group in Northern Transylvania to obtain modern equipment. Forest management business became more efficient, more environmentally friendly and created premises for further development and diversification.
Background
The large amount of timber felling in the Suceava and Bistrita counties following the strong wind in 2007 had to be removed in proper time from forests and with reduced environmental impact. The team from Oct Trans, who obtained the contract for managing the wood extraction, realised that modern equipment was required for handling the task. EAFRD funds became quickly available through the new RDP.
Objective
Ensuring sustainable forest management was the main objective of the project. It aimed to reduce the time required for timber extraction and protect the environment by reducing wastes and oil loses in the forests. Ensuring better working conditions for the team members represented also an objective.
Main activities
The project activities mainly focused on purchasing the equipment necessary for managing the timber. The priorities were one tractor crane, one forestry tractor with trailer and one articulated tractor. Having in mind the hard working conditions involved in managing the wood, purchasing a caravan for accommodating the forestry workers during the weeks spent in the forests was also covered through the project.
Results & Benefits
The equipment procured helped the company to cope with the amount of work committed through contracts. The business became more efficient, reducing the time for extracting the timber from the forest and the negative impact on the environment. Working conditions for workers and for members of the team improved significantly, 14 employment opportunities were generated through the project. A new application for EU funds was elaborated based on the results of the project.
Lessons learnt
The team of foresters understood that by using modern equipment business performance undoubtedly improved, but that equally helps taking care of the environment. Currently they are in the process of applying again for EU funds in order to diversify business activity in the direction of adding value to forestry products and recycling the wood wastes.
Project location and other information
Bistrita, Suceava, Maramures, Cluj Counties
Region
Nord-Vest
RDP Territory
Romania
Total project cost (€)
514 598
EAFRD contribution (€)
216 217
Private contribution (€)
298 381
Contact name
Tarnavan Gabriel
Telephone
+40 740 115 716
Languages for contact
English, Romanian
At a glance
Country
Romania
Final beneficiary type
Forester
Budget range
> €500 000
Start date:
29/08/2008
End Date:
11/12/2009
Theme / Measure:
Competitiveness of Agriculture & Forestry
Restructuring, developing physical potential, and promoting innovation
123. Adding value to agricultural and forestry products
Keywords:
Forest management, Timber, Modernisation, Wood
Last update
16/05/2012