Fundatia ADEPT, founded in 2004, is a biodiversity conservation and rural development NGO based in Saschiz, Romania. Our aim is to give the High Nature Value Farmed Landscapes of Transylvania and their communities an economic future and relevance in the 21st century without sacrificing their sustainability and productivity. These landscapes are an important model for future productive and sustainable farming in Europe.

Workshop on grafting and pruning
22 March 2016,Hamba, Sibiu

18 people attended. Develop skills on grafting and pruning for local farmers in order to protect old varieties of fruit trees and generate future income
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Closing conference for Geographical Indicators Romanian (GIRO) Project
16 March 2016, Bucharest

Geographical Indicators (e.g. Protected Origin Designation – DOP) are a way to increase revenue and protect Romanian products and local producers in Romania. 40 attendees. Presentation of products and local producer groups interested in protecting their products using Geographical Indicators. GIRO CONFERNCE Agenda: Project debriefing with De Bono’s thinking hats Participatory evaluation of the outcomes achieved Farewell
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High Nature Value – an answer to the challenges faced by Romania’s Landscapes and Communities
15 March 2016, Bucharest

We discussed the HNV concept, how it can offer a viable economic future for rural communities, provide healthy food and landscapes, and maintain the vital core of Romania’s cultural identity. 28 attendees
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