Foundation Conservation Carpathia

• Land Acquisition: Carpathia has purchased over 1,000 acres of forest since August, bringing the total to over 65,000 acres.
• Carbon Credits: The foundation has successfully certified its forest for carbon credits and partnered with a commercial seller, aiming for the first sales by year-end.
• National Park Campaign: A major awareness campaign for Romanian national parks reached nearly 2 million people via a video clip and over 60 media appearances.

Wildlife Reintroduction

• Bison: The program continues to be a success, with approximately 10 calves born this year and eight groups established.
• Vultures: A 200-square-meter aviary was built on a mountain, and the first 26 Griffin vultures have arrived.
• Moose: A moose was recently spotted at a glamping site, likely having traveled from Ukraine, though it was not a planned reintroduction.
• Red Deer: Rangers reported a significant increase in red deer during the rut, with at least 20 stags heard in one area compared to only three 15 years ago.
• Lynx: Population monitoring is ongoing using camera traps to identify individuals by their unique coat patterns.

Community and Education

• Fagarash Fest: The annual nature and community festival had approximately 7,000 visitors this year.
• Education Programs: The foundation reaches about 3,000 children annually through its education center and junior ranger programs.
• New Education Center: A second center is being built on a four-acre property in the north to serve remote communities.
• Table Tennis Program: This initiative engages youth in 10 schools to provide alternatives to screen time and counter right-wing populist influence.