Romania moves to protect landmark centuries-old trees through public national registry

The Ministry of Environment announced that it published draft rules aimed at protecting Romania’s remarkable, centuries-old trees through the creation of a public national catalog. The proposed legislation would establish a framework for identifying, monitoring, and protecting trees considered exceptional because of their age, size, rarity, ecological importance, or historical and cultural significance.

Interim environment minister Diana Buzoianu said the initiative is meant to protect what she described as the country’s “living memory.”