Record
Arnica montana L.
Arnica montana L.
Asteraceae
H - Hemicryptophyte
ROU
N/A
None
None
N/A
E - Grasslands and lands dominated by forbs, mosses or lichens
No
LC
LC
VU
Conservation of Eastern European medicinal plants: Arnica montana in Romania
National
1
2004
3
Darwin Initiative, UK, WWF-UK; WWF - DCP (Danube Carpathian Programme)
NGO
1
0
1
1
International
Public
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
N/A
N/A
291 920
WWF-UK
Both
Yes
1 - None
2 - Population size estimation
3 - Plant introduction (new population)
5 - Plant reinforcement
6 - Removal of competing natural vegetation
7 - Removal of competing indigenous species
8 - Removal of competitive invasive species
10
12 - Divulgation actions (conservation dissemination to the public)
13 - Research on biological sustainability of Arnica collection; Development of model for sustainable harvesting practice and harvester training
N/A
Unknown
Unknown
More than 5 years
Survival
Flowering
Protect traditional lifestyles and knowledge on biological resources
No
Unknown
N/A
Unknown
Unknown
N/A
N/A
Unknown
Unknown
Yes
Survival rate
Flowering rate
Flower production
Protect traditional lifestyles and knowledge on biological resources
Yes
Yes
0
This project focus is the conservation of arnica and its habitats. The project’s most prominent aim is to develop a model for the sustainable production of and trade in Arnica montana in the community of Gârda-de-Sus, Bihor county, Romania. This is an important step towards developing and implementing a sustainable arnica-sourcing scheme in the area and monitoring and the development of annual collection plans. Total amount was £ 199,945.
Steiu Corina