Romanian Actress Dana Rogoz Becomes Ambassador for Bison Conservation in Southern Carpathians

## A New Perspective on Nature Recovery Romanian actress Dana Rogoz has recently spent five days exploring the rewilding landscape of the Southern Carpathians as part of the LIFE with Bison initiative. This experience has given her a new perspective on nature recovery, wildlife, and rural communities in the region. As one of the first ambassadors for the initiative, Dana Rogoz aims to help tell the story of the return of Europe's largest land mammal to southwest Romania. The LIFE with Bison initiative is a collaborative effort between Rewilding Europe, local communities, and the European Union's LIFE Programme. The project aims to boost the free-roaming European bison population in the Țarcu Mountains while supporting local communities, responsible nature tourism, and nature-based businesses. During her visit, Dana Rogoz hiked through forests and alpine meadows, met local artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs, and visited the WeWilder ecotourism campus. ## A Passion for Rewilding Dana Rogoz was honored to be invited to become a bison ambassador and sees herself as part of the same chain as the scientists, rangers, and local teams working to restore the bison population. Her role is to help communicate the achievements of the initiative and explain why rewilding matters. She wants more people to understand the importance of rewilding and its benefits for local communities and the environment. Dana Rogoz believes that initiatives like this need people who can help spread the message and inspire others to become ambassadors. She has already thought of ways to contribute to the initiative in the long term, including suggesting that her son's biology teacher bring his class to the Southern Carpathians to experience the rewilding landscape firsthand. ## A Deep Appreciation for Nature and Culture During her visit, Dana Rogoz was struck by the beauty and diversity of the landscapes in the Southern Carpathians. She was also impressed by the local people she met, who welcomed her into their homes and shared their stories and traditions. She realized that preserving these traditions is just as important as protecting nature. Dana Rogoz's experience in the Southern Carpathians has given her a deeper appreciation for the importance of rewilding and its benefits for both nature and local communities. She believes that the return of the bison is creating opportunities for people to experience the natural and cultural heritage of the region and to develop responsible tourism. ## A Call to Action As a bison ambassador, Dana Rogoz wants to encourage people to visit the Southern Carpathians and experience the rewilding landscape for themselves. She believes that anyone who visits, learns about it, and falls in love with it can help tell its story and become an ambassador for the region. She hopes that many more people will come and experience the remarkable work being done in the Southern Carpathians. Rewilding Europe's work in the Southern Carpathians is supported by a wide range of partners, including the European Union's LIFE programme, Cartier Philanthropy, and the Dutch Postcode Lottery. Their support plays a critical role in enabling Rewilding Europe to deliver and scale up rewilding impact.