Throughout 2023, the association POLIMAT 13 carried out monitoring of the plant Astragalus physocalyx as part of the project “Building Local Capacities for Managing Bogdanci SPA,” funded by CEPF.
As part of this initiative, an educational component was implemented, providing practical training in field monitoring to four students – three from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and one from the Faculty of Forestry Sciences.
This marked a first-time experience for POLIMAT 13, offering an opportunity to collaborate with enthusiastic young individuals who eagerly engaged in field activities, despite facing challenging weather conditions uncommon to their usual climate.
Beyond the hands-on experience gained in monitoring and data collection, our aim was to instill in these young participants a sense of responsibility towards environmental conservation, broaden their understanding of ecosystems influenced by sub-Mediterranean climates, and foster a strong awareness of the importance of safeguarding endangered plant species and their habitats.
Exploring the perspectives and ideas of these young minds on contributing to the protection and promotion of the Significant Plant Area “Bogdanci” proved particularly insightful.
This experience proved immensely enriching for our association, and we trust it will also serve as a valuable contribution to the professional and personal growth of the students involved.
