June 11, 2026 – The Administration of the Maramureș Mountains Natural Park organized the international seminar “Steps Through Nature”, held within the framework of the WeVaRe project – “Introduction of Monitoring Systems for Wetlands of International Importance in the Carpathian Region.”
The event took place near Vișeu de Sus, in the spectacular setting of the Vaser Valley, bringing together project partners, specialists in nature conservation, research, and protected area management, as well as local authorities.
Participants included representatives of the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Uzhhorod National University (Ukraine), Synevyr National Nature Park (Ukraine), Polonyny National Nature Park, and the Institute of High Mountain Biology of the University of Žilina (Slovakia), alongside experts and collaborators of the Maramureș Mountains Natural Park Administration.
The seminar provided an opportunity for exchanging experience and presenting the interim results achieved within the WeVaRe project, with a focus on studies conducted on wetlands of international importance and on strengthening cross-border cooperation in the Carpathian region. Participants discussed modern methods for monitoring wetland ecosystems, the importance of biodiversity conservation, and the role of international collaboration in the effective management of natural heritage.
The event also promoted the principles of sustainable tourism and the responsible conduct of recreational and tourism activities in protected natural areas, highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance between nature conservation and the development of local communities.
By organizing this workshop, the Maramureș Mountains Natural Park Administration reaffirmed its commitment to protecting natural heritage and strengthening international partnerships that contribute to the conservation of valuable ecosystems in the Carpathian region.
The organizers would like to thank all partners and participants for their involvement and cooperation, as well as the collaborators and specialists whose professionalism and dedication contributed to the success of this event.
