History and dynamic of the Maramureș fir-beech forests

Abstract

We present some initial results relying on the long-term history of these forests and on their sub-recent dynamics. These preliminary results reveal that MFs and OGFs are very similar and therefore raise several questions such as: were these forests judiciously chosen or is their classification only due to political aspects? On the other hand, might not the Strâmbu-Băiuț forest as a whole be considered an OGFs, due to the very low human impact?

It is important to answer these questions in order (1) to assist in the future identification of OGFs and (2) if the entire Strâmbu-Băiuț Forest meets the criteria of an OGF, to propose the establishment of a specific management policy to promote its preservation.