Mountain shepherd.

Shepherds, the true guardians of an ancient profession, leave their homes for more than 100 days a year, climbing up into the mountain valleys, where each day begins at five in the morning. They graze sheep three times a day, covering dozens of kilometers, then milk the sheep and make budz cheese. This daily routine lasts 14-16 hours, accompanied by the care and protection of the flock. The epicness and drama of their lives are manifested in encounters with wild animals, showers and cold snaps, heat and direct sun. Their faithful friends - mountain dogs - protect the flock from wild animals and help in caring for the flocks, making this work a little less dangerous. Grazing sheep in the mountain valleys has an important ecological significance: sheep, eating grass, regulate vegetation, preventing the meadows from becoming overgrown with bushes and trees and maintaining biodiversity. This contributes to the sustainable development of mountain areas and the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Carpathians.