Movila lui Burcel, Nature reserve in Vaslui County, Romania

Movila lui Burcel is a protected nature reserve on the Moldavian Plateau covering about 12 hectares and home to around 290 plant species. The site sits near the Vaslueț River at an elevation of about 390 meters (1,280 feet) and is known for its varied plant life.

The hill and its surroundings were declared a protected area of national interest by Law No. 5 of 6 March 2000, in the third section of the national spatial plan on protected zones. The reserve covers 12 hectares on the Moldavian Plateau near the Vaslueț River. Its status safeguards 290 plant species, mostly xerophytes and mesoxerophytes, in the grassland layer.

The name comes from the Purcel noble family, who held lands around Codăiești; their name was changed to Burcel in the mid-19th century. The former village of Burcelul, absorbed into Codăiești in 1896, kept the name alive. The local tradition about the mound was collected from a descendant of this family and published by Ion Neculce in "O samă de cuvinte".

Access is provided via National Road DN24, and visitors should stay on designated paths and avoid removing any plants. The best time to visit is during the vegetation growth season when the most species are visible.

The site is home to several rare plant species that are otherwise found only across much larger areas, drawing researchers from across the region. This botanical concentration makes it an important study location for understanding the flora of the Moldavian Plateau.