We protect the forests and the eagles of Bulgaria
About the project
The objective of the LIFE for Eagle’s Habitats project is the long-term preservation of the Lesser Spotted Eagle population by securing the protection and sustainable management of the species’ nesting and foraging habitats, as well as the creation of new ones. The project will be implemented on the territory of twenty Special Protection Areas of the Natura 2000 network in Eastern Bulgaria.
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Habitat Survey for Protected Bird Species in the Strandzha Mountain Area
A field visit by forest experts and ornithologists to the territory of the Sakar Mountain revealed favorable nesting conditions for protected bird species. During the visit, specialists surveyed oak forest stands in the area of the village of Glavan, most of which...
Bulgarian forests are among the most biodiverse places in Europe
"Bulgarian forests are among the most biodiverse places in Europe, and this is thanks to the efforts of experts from both the public and non-governmental sectors working in partnership to achieve these remarkable results. A prime example is the collaboration between...
Executive Forest Agency Conducts Training on Effective Control of Forest, Hunting, and Environmental Legislation in the Berkovitsa Regional Forestry Directorate
On November 13–14, a regional training session focused on forest management and control took place at the “Petrohan” Training and Experimental Forestry in the village of Bărziya. The training, organized by the Executive Forest Agency (EFA), aimed to enhance...
A compliance check on hunting, forestry, and environmental legislation was conducted in the area of the “DG S Yakoruda” Forest Enterprise
On the territory of the State Forestry Enterprise Yakoruda, an inspection was carried out to ensure compliance with hunting, forestry, and environmental laws. Representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Regional Forestry Directorate Blagoevgrad, Rila...
The meeting on the management and control of activities in forested areas was held
On October 29-30, 2024, a meeting on the management and control of activities conducted in forested areas was held at the "G. St. Avramov" Forest Training and Experimental Station in Yundola. This event was organized as part of the LIFE18/NAT/BG/001051 project, “LIFE...
Inspecting the Condition of Key Habitats After the Major Fire in Elhovo Municipality
The forest ecosystem in the burned areas around the village of Voden, Elhovo Municipality, is gradually recovering. This was revealed during a joint inspection by representatives of the Executive Forestry Agency, the Regional Forestry Directorate – Kardzhali, RIEW,...
Lesser Spotted Eagle
The Lesser Spotted Eagle is migratory-breeding and migratory species in Bulgaria. In the past it was a common bird in the country but in the period 1950 – 1980 its numbers show an uninterrupted decrease. At present nearly 50% of its population (600 breeding pairs) is concentrated in the Eastern Rhodope Mountain, Sakar Mountain, Derventski Vazvishenia Hills and Strandzha Mountain. There are scattered records from Dobrudzha Plain, Danubian Plain, Thracian Plain, the Western Rhodope Mountain, Sredna Gora, Vitosha, Plana mountains, etc.
