The 'NATURA 2000 in Bulgaria - NEW HORIZONS

Natura 2000 is an EU-wide network of nature conservation areas, set up on the basis of scientific criteria, in compliance with the EU Birds and Habitats Directives /the two main normative documents regulating biodiversity conservation in the EU/.

Natura 2000 is at the core of EU biodiversity policy and is a remarkable demonstration of Europe’s commitment to act to preserve its rich native biodiversity for future generations, by guarantying its sustainable use.

Green Balkans celebrated the International Volunteer Day – 5th December

The Green Balkans team celebrated the International Volunteer Day in Stara Zagora and Plovdiv.

One of Switzerland's first wild-hatched Bearded Vultures is dead

We are sad to report that one of the first wild-hatched Bearded Vultures in Switzerland has died. Even though the vulture was shot, it seems that he died from a territorial fight with a Golden eagle.