Moviles
If you follow our posts, you’ll have heard us mention “moviles” already. But what actually are these strange mounds, how do they form and why are they so special? Their formation is attributed to...
De Ziua Națională a României
We wish you all the best for the National Holiday! It our duty to sustain and support the environment of the Hartibaciu valley, for its local community and the unique nature it holds. Lets...
Join the federation!
In order to have a common voice, to share thoughts and to create a more dynamic and effective movement, we created the Open Landscape federation. The more people we unite, the bigger our voice...
Sibiu County Spatial Planning Work Group
Last week, we attended the working group for the second round of the Planului de Amenajare a Teritoriului Județului Sibiu. Once again it was a chance to put forward concerns and discuss matters we...
Poo
Poo, a disgusting ‘waste’ product to many, but in truth poo is incredibly important and can enhance biodiversity. There are some insects that are specialised in processing poo, helping to ‘clean up’ this waste...
Stronger together for the Hârtibaciu Highlands!
The Peisaj Deschis Federation is strong when we stand up together for our region, our landscape and our wonderful culture in the Hârtibaciu Highlands! Get informed with the help of our newsletter, which we...
Camera traps
Have you wondered how we get all the footage of the animals in our videos? The secret is camera traps, remote devices setup to detect animals which pass in front of it, using motion...
“Hundred hills” in danger!
Movile (‘mounds’ in Romanian) or Hundertbücheln (‘hundred-hills’ in Saxon), is a small dead-end village, named after the bizarre and fascinating hills in the surrounding countryside. This otherworldly landscape is unique, holding a rare and...
A stark reminder
Last year, as I was conducting bird surveys, I came across a shepherds hut, the temporary home for a couple of shepherds who grazed the surrounding meadows with their flock of sheep and accompanying...
Workshops with kids
Seeing children get excited about nature is always a joy! As part of our active citizenship project, we receive support to organise workshops with school children in the Hârtibaciu Valley. With the children from...
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