has proven controversial with local people seeking to protect access to timber and forest products. In reality, the range has complex land tenure arrangements, so only a portion could be so designated initially, aided by private investment. There are also plans to develop a ski resort, opposed by conservationists but supported by many residents of the surrounding towns, who seek better livelihood and economic opportunities. Image gallery Notes External links Făgăraș Mountains: Trails, Webcam, Chalets, Cable car, Ski slopes, Transfăgărașan, Maps, Alpine Lakes Dam and Lake Vidraru Pictures and landscapes from the Fagaras Mountains Website about the Carpathian Mountains SummitPost Page for Făgăraș From Sâmbăta to Viștea refuge in winter From Capra to Podragu and Moldoveanu peak in summer Piscu Câinelui area in winter Fereastra Zmeilor refuge in winter Călțun and Scara in winter Photos from 25+ trips in the Făgăraș range Salvamont Victoria Făgăraș Interactive map Mountain ranges of Romania Mountain ranges of the Southern Carpathians