The inclusion of the “Orheiul Vechi” Natural Reserve in the UNESCO world heritage implies not only the preservation and restoration of the archaeological sites, but also the development of the villages’ infrastructure and the preservation of local specifics. This needs a systemic approach and a qualified staff, Reserve director Valeriu Pasa told Info-Prim Neo. He said that the Reserve has 30 employees, of whom only 2 are specialists and 10 are guards, while the institution would need a staff of 60 people. However, Valeriu Pasa specified that what mattered most was not the number, but the quality of employees. The low wages cannot attract specialists, so that the Reserve is maintained by locals. Another problem is the lack of a transport unit. The current one is broken 6 months per year because it is well past its use life. The director is nevertheless optimistic and thinks these issues can be solved through sustainable projects of attracting investments. Currently, the Reserve needs €60,000 to finish the elaboration and the preparation of the documents for the UNESCO bid, which should include the long-term development strategy with the plan for increasing touristic attraction, and the management plan with activities for the preservation and restoration of heritage. “The decision to include us in the UNESCO heritage didn’t concern only the archaeological site, but also the six neighboring localities and the local traditions that are still alive. This is a complex monument and that’s why the process of integration in the UNESCO heritage is so lengthy and difficult. The development of localities must not change the traditional way of life and there are many short-term economic problems. Modern constructions must respect very strict regulations. In order to manage this issue, we need a staff, both in terms of numbers and quality. The management of the Reserve would require at least five architects to monitor all the constructions in the area”, declared Valeriu Pasa. Besides the lack of qualified staff, Valeriu Pasa named faulty legislation as another problem, as the laws stipulate no clear ways of punishing people who destroy national historic heritage. However, there are also some positives. The annual funding is growing. In 2012, the Reserve budget reached 1.4 million lei, including sponsorships and its own income, compared to the budget of 950,000 lei in 2010. “All the obtained investments were used for the development of the locality, because the education of the locals’ attitude depends on it. They will notice these efforts and will understand the importance of heritage and of the investments brought by the Reserve”, said the Reserve’s director Valeriu Pasa. The total surface of the Reserve is 11,000 ha, including 6 rural settlements.