Scientific reservation Gemenele - Tău Negru

GPS Coordinates:
45.37047 N, 22.81594 E

An area of 1932 ha protected. A patch of land we pride on because it is one of the last unaffected primary forests in Europe, and here is also the only area of mixed ancient forest. Biologists could tell us about the importance of this, and the rescue workers and those working at the Laboratory House about the effort made to protect the area.

Because there are always courageous, who for a great adventure, do not take into account the boundary of the reservation, those plants that can disappear forever under the foot of the boot, or those frightened animals can even leave their offspring. Fortunately, there are many who know the value of such a reservation and that its boundaries must be respected! The scientific reserve was created in 1935 and included in the International Reservation Network through the biosphere program coordinated by UNESCO in 1979.

The Gemenele - Tău Negru Scientific Reserve is under the direct management of the Romanian Academy, and in order to cross or visit it, a license issued by the Academy is required! It is a truly wild area, where many of the 1186 species of superior plants in Retezat live, living freely in their natural habitat, protected from the effects of civilization. Let's take care of them!

In the heart of the reserve at 1770 m altitude is the Laboratory House, built by the Romanian Academy, equipped with all the inventory necessary for the scientific researches. The name of those who have worked here is connected with some impressive achievements: The Institute of Forest Research and Development Bucharest has successfully studied the regeneration, conservation and extension to the alpine gully of the spruce forests, the afforestation of the frost holes, the biology and ecology of the shrub, the biology of the black goat, marmots and the popularity of alpine lakes with trout.

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