Codrul Secular Sinca

In the Southern Carpathians on the northern slopes of the Taga Mountains, embedded in vast beech forests, grows a fascinating primeval fir-beech forest with natural dynamics that have lasted for centuries. It is famous for its gigantic trees, with a hight of over 60 meters and an age of up to 500 years. The natural biodiversity of the component part is astonishing, with numerous endemic animal and plant species.

• UNESCO recognition: 2017
• Protected area: Codrul Secular Sinca Virgin Forest Reserve
• Beech forest region: Carpathian
• Area: 338.24 ha
• Number of component parts: 1
• Altitudinal range: montane (790 – 1,400 m above sea level)
• Fauna: Brown bear, Wolf, Lynx, European wildcat, Chamois, Lesser spotted eagle, Wood grouse, Eurasian three-toed woodpecker, Alpine longhorn beetle