Presentation
Rat Lake, geological p.a. (10 ha), Porumbeni
PERMITTED AND FORBIDDEN ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PROTECTED AREAS
The Rat Lake is 2 km north from Porumbeni, in the valley of the Tulbure brooks. It was formed due to a major landslide, when the lower land behind it was filled with water. The lake is 250 meters in length and 150 meters wide covering in all 3 ha.
The nature reserve consists of the lake and its surrounding area. The territory of the reserve covers 10 ha. The depth of the lake is variable, it is 4-7 meters deep on open water and 3-4 meters deep near the reed.
Some of the rare plants that can be found here are: the tufted loosestrife (Lysimachia thyrsiflora), the bog-bean (Menyantes trifoliate) or the small carnivorous plant, the bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris) which feeds with larvae and small crustaceans. In the lake several native fish species live such as the crucian carp, the common carp, the medicinal leech and the water snake.
The nature reserve consists of the lake and its surrounding area. The territory of the reserve covers 10 ha. The depth of the lake is variable, it is 4-7 meters deep on open water and 3-4 meters deep near the reed.
PERMITTED AND FORBIDDEN ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PROTECTED AREAS
Protecting
the natural environment is our legal duty. A nature reserve is an area
of a particular status, enforced by law, where not just a couple of rare
species of plants, animals, geological formations or
archeological-paleontological objects can be found and need to be
protected. To ensure, that these protected elements will remain or
survive, we need to protect their living habitat as well. The natural
values and the biodiversity of a given area offer a spiritual
experience, and an aesthetic enjoyment, thus contributes to a spiritual
recreation of the explorer of nature. Harghita County is one of the few
places, endowed with several authentic natural treasures. These gems of
nature represent an economical asset, and by this, an improper visitor’s
behavior can endanger its content and existence. Protecting our
environmental treasures is a collective task and duty. The managing
organizations which are responsible for these reserves have been already
assigned, and they can enforce or apply special rules for visitors
regarding protected area. Below you can find some recommendations
concerning the avoidance of natural damages:
- do not leave the marked trails
- do not litter or leave garbage behind
- keep the peace and quiet by avoiding to use strong sources of music
- do not tear any plants down, including the protected species
- camp only in specially designed and marked areas
- make fire only in special designated areas, and make sure that you put you put it out before leaving
- do not throw lit cigarette butts
- avoid using motorized vehicles in the vicinity of the protected areas, and use only the marked accessibility routes
- enjoy the sounds and sights of nature and do not disturb others in enjoying these as well
By
this informative material, which presents the natural protected areas
of Harghita County, we wish to contribute to the promotion of a
responsible and eco-conscious form of tourism. To a better success we
count on your open mindedness and interest.
Closer to nature: through visiting and preservation!
Closer to nature: through visiting and preservation!
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