Pillar 2 after investments (see Chapter 2). Most of this support (43% of the total budget) is targeted to animal welfare measures, followed by measures for sustainable management of permanent grasslands environmental impacts. Biodiversity, human health and animal welfare, climate change, and water management are expected to be highly positively influenced by the NSP. The most beneficial measures are expected to be those related to organic farming, agri-environmental measures and measures focusing on areas with natural constraints. The effects of eco-schemes are expected to be significant on biodiversity, 3.2. Management of natural resources and ecosystems 3.2.1. Biodiversity and ecosystems, including forest biodiversity and protected areas Romania isrich in biodiversity andlarge share offarmland is considered HNV,but Romania has several bio-geographical regions, including Continental (53% of the country's surface), Protected areas (national and Natura 2000 sites) cover 24% of Romania's terrestrial area, which is higher