The wooden churches are scarce, and the number of those in use is even scarcer, although keeping them functional might have ensured their preservation. The communities that have exercised adequate ownership and maintenance soon enough will be proud, and justly so, for keeping and saving the churches from degradation. The majority are historical monuments and far too few North Transylvania localities can boast a historical monument at a time when visitors and tourists are increasingly interested in the local specific. The stone orthodox churches and the massive stone houses featuring a blending of styles attract no one. They can be seen elsewhere and are hardly characteristic for this particular area. Any community, or locality, lacking the specific traits to certify its identity can pose no interest whatsoever. The wooden churches represent us, yet we allow them to deteriorate or expect them to be restored on public funding, while we, the community, proceed with more building.