Marisia - Maros Megyei Múzeum Évkönyve 35/2. (2015)
Zoology
Natalia SOCHIRCÄ, Larisa BOGDEA, Ludmila BUCICEANU pilaris. In annex III/1 §i III/2 are included the following species: Anas platyrhynchos, Aythia ferina, Perdix perdix, Fulica atra, Columba palums. Berne Convention regarding the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats in Europe adopted in Bern on September 19th, 1979. It came into force on June 1st, 1982. Moldova joined the Berne Convention in 1993 by (Decision of the Moldovan Parliament Nr. 1546—XII from 32.06.93). This convention aims to ensure the conservation of wild fauna and flora and their natural habitats; it pays special attention to endangered migratory species and the vulnerable ones. Annex II includes strictly protected fauna species, while annex III presents protected fauna species. 74 species of birds from Chisinau are to be found in Annex II and 27 species in annex III. Bonn Convention Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, 1979. Annex II of the Convention classifies species having an unfavorable conservation status. 13 from Chisinau city are presented in this annex. Law 1538/1998 regarding the funds of the natural areas protected by state. This law establishes legal foundations of the creation and operation of natural areas protected by state, principles, mechanisms and way of conservation. Anenx III of the law lists rare flora and fauna species, establishing at the same time the rarity of the species category. 18 species noticed in green areas from Chijinau city are included in this annex. Out of 110 species of birds identified in Chisinau, 33 are included in Birds Directive, 101 species in Berne Convention and 13 species in Bonn Convention; law 1538/1998 refers to 18 species of avifauna identified in Chijinau (table 1). Based on the results presented in table 1 which reflects the high degree of protection of bird species from from city’s ornithofauna, but the real situation is not of the most favorable, because of non respect towards legislation, as well as the absence of tougher measures from the coercive force of the state. These inevitably leads to diminishing diversity and density of bird species both anthropogenic ecosystems and the natural one. Given the location of bird life that compose urban avifauna, the protective measures that can be taken on their behalf are few, and often inapplicable. Because most species are insectivorous, it would be beneficial for birds to keep old trees, which is a source of food for species like: middle, woodpeckers, tits, biting etc. To the same end, would justify the reduction or elimination of insecticide treatments which is performed in cities during summertime. Practical means to protect urban avifauna refers to installation of artificial nests and bird feeders in green areas and awareness among population about the presence of birds in the city, aiming to avoid the demolition of the nests placed in areas frequented by people. Conclusions- Out of 110 species of birds identified in Chisinau, 33 are included in Birds Directive, 101 of species in Berne Convention and 13 species in Bonn Convention; law 1538/1998 refers to 18 species from avifauna identified in Chisinau.- After investigations ended it was found that most species of birds from Chisinau ,s ornithofauna are insectivorous species, they serve as a regulator factor of insect pests. But it is necessary to preserve old trees, which is a source of food for species like: middle, woodpeckers, tits, biting etc.- The national legislation, as well as international conventions that Republic of Moldova joined, on the issue of protection of bird species is most often not applicable, the latter lead to decreased diversity and abundance of bird species across the territory of the country 136
