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Geographical Distribution Of Rural Dumpsites In North-East Region From Romania, Florin C. Mihai, Liviu Apostol, Andreea Lamasanu, Andreea Ghiurca, Alexandru Banica
Geographical Distribution Of Rural Dumpsites In North-East Region From Romania, Florin C. Mihai, Liviu Apostol, Andreea Lamasanu, Andreea Ghiurca, Alexandru Banica
Florin C MIHAI
This paper proposes a spatial analysis of statistical data concerning the number and areas of rural dumpistes for local administrative units (LAU in Romanian’s rural terrirory = communes) from 6 counties of North-East region using thematic cartography. Database created at local scale is correlated with demographic factors (eg population density) taking into account the various geographical conditions between these 6 counties(Neamt,Suceava,Botosani,Iasi,Bacau and Vaslui).Rural dumpsites have been identified by the county environmental authorities in 2008 and 2009,deadline for closure and rehabilitation being July 16, 2009 .The large number of these sites reflect the lack of organized waste management system in rural …