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	Parcul National MUNTII MACIN
		Macin Mountains, created during the Hercinian oro-genesis, are the oldest mountains in the country and one of the oldest in Europe.
		Macin and its surrounding is the only Romanian region where there are still important areas of specialized steppe vegetation and these do not occur in other parts of Romania or elsewhere in the Balkans, Macin Mountains National Park representing the only place in the country which protects this type of vegetation.
		Macin Mountains is one of the most important nesting areas in Romania for raptors, being also an important resting site for raptor migrants.
	www.muntiimacin.ro /en/aria.php (325 words)

	Macin Mountains Natural Reservation
		The Macin Mountains Protected Area is situated in one of Europe's most outstanding natural regions, and can be considered to be a key component of the natural heritage of both Romania and the rest of the world.
		The Hercinian Mountains are the oldest mountains in Romania.
		The uniqueness of the Macin Mountains is a result of the combination of their intrinsic geological character along with their biogeographical location and specificity.
	danubedelta.outdoorholiday.com /Macin_Mountains.php (846 words)

	Parcul National MUNTII MACIN
		Macin Mountains represent the only mountains in Romania where the steppe and the sub-Mediterranean and Balkan forests occur together and well conserved.
		Macin Mountains ornithological fauna is extremely rich, in the area existing 78 strictly protected species (Bern Convention).
		Macin Mountains are represented by Aquila nipalensis which regularly occurs in this area.
	www.muntiimacin.ro /en/biodiversitate.php (362 words)

	Macin
		The main goal of the Muntii Macin raptor migration watchsite is to determine the timing and magnitude of the migration and to
		The Macin Mountains are situated in the North of Dobrogea, between 28 07’ and 28 27’ eastern longitude and 45 21’ northern latitude.
		The migration count at the Macin Watchsite is made from the Pricopan Highs, 10 minutes walking from the campsite.
	www.milvus.ro /HTM/MacinEN.htm (477 words)

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		The relief is distributed proportionally: 35% mountains and sub-Carpathians, 35% hills and plateaus, 30% plains and water meadows.
		Given Romania’s latitude, the general move of the air fronts is from W to E. The relief, mainly due to the altitude, secondly due to the orientation of mountain ranges causes drops in temperature as against the altitude and increases the quantity of precipitation at high altitudes.
		The oldest element of current vegetation that lasted from the cold period of the last ice age is the common spruce (Picea abies excelsa), an N European essence that resisted the cold by descending to the plains.
	www.totaltourism.ro /trad_english/geografia.php (4854 words)

	Mountains and Delta birdwatching in Romania: Romanian Horizons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		The Macin Mountains are the oldest in Europe and are very interesting for birds and plants.
		The Mountains are forested for most of their surface (deciduous forest - largely oak), but uphill bare rocky slopes are dominant.
		The day is spent in the Macin mountains, departing for the main delta area, arriving in Tulcea or Murighiol, our base for the next 3 nights.
	www.romanian-horizons.co.uk /trips/bird_tour1.htm (498 words)

	TravelDelta - The Danube Delta and Carpathians Mountains - Large carnivore in Zarnesti - Programs
		The Romanian Carpathian Mountains are rich in deposits of gold, silver, iron ore and other minerals and are of great economic importance to local economies.
		Departure toward the Macin Mountains, a mecca for raptors.
		The surrounding mountains were the core area for a 10-year international project on protecting and tracking large carnivores, such as bear, wolf and lynx.
	www.traveldelta.ro /cuprins/tourproe/article.php?storyid=8 (1174 words)

	Welcome to Source of Light - Europe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Its relief from east to west is represented by the Bihor Mountains (with peaks over 1,800 m), the so-called group of low mountains (Padurea Craiului, Codru-Moma and Zarand), the "piemont" hills and the Cris Plain.
		On the territory of Transilvania (on the Orastie Mountains), there was the centre of Dacian state, but, during the Roman occupation, the greatest part of it was included in Dacia Roman province.
		In the north, this country is bounded by the Dobrogea's massif (the Macin Mountains - small and eroded mountains) surronded by large-waved tablelands (Tulcea, Babadag and Casimcea tablelands) divided by some depressions.
	www.sourcelight.ro /about_us/romania.htm (1703 words)

	EUROPA - Rapid - Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		One project will restore forest habitats of stone pine, dwarf mountain pine and Norway spruce in the Rodna Mountains by planting seedlings taken from neighbouring areas.
		The second project will draw up and implement a management plan for the Macin Mountains in the south-east of the country.
		Examples are management of forest priority habitats in 5 mountain sites in Valencia and management of 10 sites within a Murcia county's sustainable development scheme.
	europa.eu /rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/03/1202&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en (3587 words)

	TrekNature \| Sunset at Macin Mountains Photo
		Măcin Mountains are a mountain range in Tulcea County, Dobrogea, Romania.
		Part of Northern Dobruja Massif, they are located between Danube to the north and west, Taiţa river and Culmea Niculiţelului to the east and Casimcea Plateau to the south.
		The Măcin Mountains are one of the oldest in Romania, being formed in the second part of the Paleozoic, in the Carboniferous and Permian, during the Hercynian orogeny.
	www.treknature.com /gallery/Europe/Romania/photo113907.htm (188 words)

	Torrential Rainfalls in the Semiarid Environment of Dobrogea (Romania)
		The process of its formation was a stagewise event, beginning with the Lower Proterozoic during the Karelian orogenesis, followed by the Baikal orogenesis which shaped an exondated relief developed on granitic gneiss and crystalline schists in the south and green schists in the centre.
		The majority of soils are molisols: cambic chernozems in the sylvosteppe; chocolate chernozems, and carbonated chernozems in the steppe, on the marginal glacis and on the low, flat interfluves, respectively; on the western and eastern parts of Dobrogea representative soils are kastanozems.
		Soils variously affected by podzolisation, more precisely the argillic brown soils, are found at depth of 250 m under the oak forests of the Macin Mountains, on Niculitel Plateau or Babadag Plateau.
	www.toprak.org.tr /isd/can_27.htm (2713 words)

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		Vegetation presents some territorial differences, due to the general climate characteristic to the steppe, due to the hilly relief or the mountain one and due to the large aquatic surfaces.
		The steppe area has been removed in a proportion of 95 % and includes some xerophytic meadows where predominant are hair grass (Agrostis vulgaris), beard grass (Andropoon ischeamon), sagebrush (Artemisia), meadow grass (Poa pratensis) etc. The forest steppe is represented by groves of oak (Quercus).
		In Babadag plateau and Macin Mountains there ia a forest level composed of evergreen oak (Quercus petraea) forests in which there can be found the linden tree (Tilia) and the common maple (Acer pseudoplatanus).
	www.totaltourism.ro /trad_english/descrieri/tulcea.php (657 words)

	Mãcin - generalitãti
		Their origins are in the hercinic orogenessis thus having the same age as the Scotland Mountains - Vosgi.
		The Macin mountains can be visited on your trip to the Black Sea or to the Danube's Delta.
		An attraction point of Macin mountain is the possibility to ride with mountain-bike and also to fly with a delta plan or parapanta.
	www.geocities.com /car_galati/engleza/zone/macingen.htm (296 words)

	Bios (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		My QTH is Macin in the county of Tulcea in ROMANIA.
		Macin is a small city on the right side of the Danube river close to the city of Braila.
		Being close to the Danube river and the Macin mountains gives it a nice connection to the water and the rocks.
	www.qsl.net /yo4bua/bios.html (270 words)

	Romania Things to Do Tips by Romanian_Bat - VirtualTourist.com
		In these cases, the mountains are wider and they both have round, hilly-like ridges, and rocky, sharper ridges.
		Such mountains are usually very frequented by tourists in summer, they have many tourist paths and trails and sometimes there are appropriate tourist facilities.
		This area was conquered by the Turks in the 14th century and remained as a part of the Ottoman Empire until 1877, when it was given back to Romania as a compensation for losing a part of Moldavia.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/30132/35f/4 (2107 words)

	BirdForum - Romania 7th - 16th May
		In the mountains, torrential rain, snow and sun.
		Due to the rain and late snow in the mountains, the level of water in the delta was way above average with many areas flooded, but as we were in a boat this just meant that we could reach more places.
		In the Macin Mountains and Quarries to the west of Tulcea are Rock Thrush, Isaballine Wheatear, Pied Wheatear and Barred Warbler.
	www.birdforum.net /printthread.php?t=34699 (668 words)

	Rock climbing in Romania
		Also you can practice all climbing style: mountaineering, traditional (classic) climbing, free climbing, ice climbing (in winter), bouldering.
		surnamed the Alps of Transylvania, known as the highest and the wildest mountains in Romania, a crystalline structure,not very high vertical walls for climbing.
		This small mountain has a granite insecure summit with short but spectacular climbing region.
	outdoorsinromania.8k.com /climbing.htm (861 words)

	TMTtours // black sea tour //
		2.000 km to ride, spectacular scenery, from high winding roads, mountain passes, to large fields..., from modern towns to ancient villages, medieval towns and old castles...
		TMT and our good friend Ionel are offering you 3 nice chalets with a big kitchen, 10 rooms which can accomodate a max of 40 people, a big function room and 4 bathrooms with hot water.
		<> and Macin Mountains, this until we realise that the smell of sea is felt stronger in the air.
	www.tmtours.net /offer_sea.htm (503 words)

	Dobrogea, Dobrogea !
		And thus, when the evening creeps into my room and the sun is red at the horizon, I tend to believe that that adventure was such a dream and I don't know any more if I've seen for real the strange Dobrogea landscapes...
		The oldest in Europe, Dobrogea mountains were long ago about ten times taller than today.
		You would believe you could be in Fagaras Mountains, not on a mere rock at less than 500 meters altitude.
	www.incogniterra.org /pages/tiles/stories/dobrogea/story_dobrogea.jsp (2623 words)

	Romania 2005
		In all, Halmyris was occupied for 1,100 years, from the Iron Age to the Byzantine period, an astounding sweep of colorful history.
		Over countless centuries the silt brought down by the river has enlarged the Delta into a network of channels, lakes, reed isles, tropical woods, pastures and sand dunes that now cover nearly 5,640 sq km.
		The monasteries of Tulcea county, virtually all of them situated at the base of the Macin Mountains, are unpretentious.
	rozylowicz.com /retirement/romania2005/romania2005-3.html (725 words)

	Hotelul Sunrise \| www.hotelsunrise.ro \| Vacante magice in inima Deltei! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		It is the youngest piece of earth in Europe, situated in the neighborhood of one of the oldest mountains of the Planet, namely the Macin mountains, which are almost 400 million years old.
		Piece of earth and water, with a multitude of channels, grinds and small streams, which give the place a very tropical aspect, Tulcea city improves the conditions for fluvial-maritime transport.
		Streaming from the eastern slopes of the Black Forest mountains of Germany, crossing through eight countries and three capitals, covering an area of 2.857 km, the Danube, which is the second largest river in Europe, ends its itinerary by forming, before its overflowing into the sea, one of the most beautiful delta in the world.
	www.hotelsunrise.ro /despreen.html (367 words)

	The Club
		Especially to those who consider climbing mountains as making a stop at the foot of the Bucegi, at the exit from Bicaz Gorges or maybe on the forestry road to Plaiul Foii.
		To make a difference, on the January 15, year 1998, we established the Galati Alpine Club, as a part of the Romanian Alpine Club.
		We even open two new climbing areas: Macin Mountains and Dobrogea Gorges.
	www.geocities.com /car_galati/engleza/prezentare/club.htm (227 words)

	flying delta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		You'll still sleeping when the floating hotel sets sail towards the Black Sea, on The Sfantu Gheorghe branch, the older and most beautiful of the Danube branches.
		Stop at Murighiol village and tour bus in the Northern Dobrudja and Macin Mountains, where we could see southeastern birds, reptilias and plants.
		At the evening we will embark on the boat in the fishing port of Murighiol.
	www.danubedeltatours.ro /pagini/flyng.html (422 words)

	EMF - Road to Kiev - News - Details (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Contine ghiduri montane pentru Fagarasului, Bucegi, Macin, Latoritei, Tibles.
		Trekking in Romania / Invitatie in Carpati - Nr.
		Most of the news are obtained from Mountain Forum's discussion lists.
	www.mtnforum.org /europe/roadtokiev/news.cfm?IDnews=824 (234 words)

	European Day of Parks - Calendar 2003
		The trip ends in Stanisoara, a beautiful place in the mountains of the Cozia National Park, where an outdoor symposium takes place dealing with subjects related to the European Day of Parks and Natura 2000.
		Macin Mountains NP "Traditions and Conservation of Biodiversity in the Macin Mountains": The Macin Mountains National Park Administration dedicates this day to its local communities and their activities.
		Rodna Mountains NP The Rodna Mountains National Park celebrates the establishment of 'Darwin Clubs' in six local schools with the aim of offering activities for young people as part of the project "Youth participation in protected area management in the Rodna Mountains".
	www.europarc.org /international/data/EDoP2005/europe.htm (3415 words)

	Hiking Macin Mountains, canoeing & birdwatching in Danube Delta
		Hiking Macin Mountains, canoeing & birdwatching in Danube Delta
		Transfer by minibus towards Macin Mountains National Park : Bucharest Airport OTOPENI — Braila - Smardan— Luncavita — Valea Fagilor Natural Rezerve.
		Hiking through the European beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest towards the Tutuiatu Peak (467 m) highest altitude of Dobrogea and Ioanesu Peak.Camping area at 5 min from Ioanesu Peak.
	danubedelta.outdoorholiday.com /Birdwatching_Danube-Delta.php (491 words)

	Birdwatching trips around the world (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		The early morning sun casts breathtaking light on the distant mountains that are framed in brilliant shades of red.
		The road over the Black Mountains and Pele La (3 420 m) passes through deciduous forests and gives some breathtaking views of the mountains clad in the tantalizing colours of late spring and dotted by grazing yaks.
		10 June 2007: The eastern Rhodope is a mountain of jagged peaks, towering cliffs and sparsely vegetated, boulder-strewn slopes.
	www.birdingpal.org /trips.html (17238 words)

	Romania 2005
		In all, Halmyris was occupied for 1,100 years, from the Iron Age to the Byzantine period, an astounding sweep of colorful history.
		Over countless centuries the silt brought down by the river has enlarged the Delta into a network of channels, lakes, reed isles, tropical woods, pastures and sand dunes that now cover nearly 5,640 sq km.
		The monasteries of Tulcea county, virtually all of them situated at the base of the Macin Mountains, are unpretentious.
	www.rozylowicz.com /retirement/romania2005/romania2005-3.html (725 words)

	Tour Details (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		First we will visit the saline lagoon system just south of the delta itself, which is especially good for waders, and the Macin Mountains, which rise dramatically out of the delta region and are therefore an obvious stopping place for many landbird migrants.
		The beautiful landscape of mountainous Székelyland is populated by the Hungarian Székelys, who since the Middle Ages had the role of defending the borders of the Hungarian kingdom.
		Their forest-covered mountains determined the construction style of the famous wooden Székely gates and houses with their pine archways and shingle roofs.
	www.birdquest.co.uk /tours_easybird_detail.cfm?TourID=718 (1002 words)

	Macin - Rock Climbing Mountain Area Galati @ ABC-of-Rock Climbing
		Macin Mountains are a unique place for wild life and rock climbing in Romania and Europe.
		Macin Mountains are part of a very old range coming from Scotland, across Europe and ending in east part of Romania.
		That’s why many climbing walls from Scotland and Macin Mountains are similar.
	www.abc-of-rockclimbing.com /europe/romania/galati/macin.asp (226 words)

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