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Because of the rich bird life within the park, the park administration constructed two structures in the Bezdin area. In 2004, the park erected a wildlife viewing tower in an area of the forest that is known to have wildlife viewing potential. In 2005, the park erected a bird watching tower near the
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There are three monasteries within the park boundaries. All three monasteries are owned and operated by their respective churches, but due to their proximity to the Mureș River and its important ecosystem, these lands fall under the supervision and protection of the Mureș Floodplain
Natural Park.
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Because of the proximity of the park to so many municipalities, the area that is now the Mureș Floodplain
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For the fish species in the park, the periodic flooding of the Mureș River is a blessing; this process provides new spawning grounds, as well as generating new food and protection. The ichthyofauna in the park has a rich diversity and contains more fish species than any other section of the Mureș
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The park's eco-tourism program has two components: a guided/unguided canoe trip on the Mures River from the city of Arad to the town of Pecica; and bicycle rentals to be used on the park's bicycle trail network. Both are extremely popular during the spring and summer months.
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because of the existence of numerous bird species. Nearly all the birds living in The Mures
Floodplain Natural Park are included in the annexes of the Bern Convention and the EU's Habitats Directive. Among them is the lesser spotted eagle
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Romania on experiential education strategies in the summer of 2007. The park has the
Romanian park system's first low ropes course and has received notoriety in Romanian national news and within the park system for its education efforts.
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On the northern side of the river is the Saint
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grant in Romania (co-financed for 2.6 million Euros). Among other infrastructure projects, this grant built the park's current visitor's center.
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Hunting is allowed within the park during certain seasons and in specific areas. Fishing is also allowed, but only with a fishing license.
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