Rosca - Buhaiova, a strictly protected area in the Danube Delta

Roșca - Buhaiova is a strictly protected area in the Danube Delta, covering 9,625 hectares. It is located in the northern part of the delta, north of Matița-Merhei Lake, and is characterised by a great diversity of biotopes specific to the river delta.

Main features:

Localisation:

The Rosca-Buhaiova area is located in the northern part of the Danube Delta, north of Lake Merheiul Mare, between the localities of Chilia Veche and Periprava.

Type of protected area:

It's a strictly protected area with an integral protection regime, which means human activities are restricted to preserve the ecosystem.

Biotopes:

It includes a wide range of habitats such as floating and fixed flats, mudflats, salt marshes, lakes, river haughs and natural gorges.

Importance:

The area is important for the biodiversity of the delta, providing a habitat for many plant and animal species.

Further information:

The Rosca-Buhaiova area is part of the Matița-Merhei lake complex.
The zoning map can be consulted for a better visualisation of the area.
In this area you can observe floating and fixed beaches, marshes, lakes, river gorges and natural gorges, all contributing to the unique character of the Danube Delta.