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THE ASSOCIATION OF PARKS IN BULGARIA
The Association of Parks in Bulgaria is NGO established for implementing activities for public benefit. It was established on January 28th, 2003 in Sofia. At present 10 of a total of 13 operating park administrations in Bulgaria are members of the Association. Currently the Association is presided by Vitosha Nature Park Directorate. Main objective of the Association is development of the system of Bulgarian protected areas and conservation of biological and landscape diversity, cultural and spiritual heritage of Bulgarian parks. The activities of the association so far were focused on the institutional strengthening of the park administrations, training of the staff and creating group identity of Bulgarian parks. The Association has prepared ToRs for management plans of 38 protected areas (including 4 Nature Parks) comprising 12% of the territory of protected areas in Bulgaria. As separate projects, the Association has established an Interpretation Centre for people with disabilities and educational path in sphagnum bogs area in Vitosha Nature Park. The Association has also prepared a concept for the development of the biosphere reserves in Bulgaria and a system for assessment of the effectiveness of protected areas management. Among the organisations that gave credence and funded the Association are: the European Comission, PHARE Programme, the Canadian Agency for Development, Whitley Laing Foundation, Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Ministry of Environment and Waters, European Action Fund EECONET, WWF – DCP, WWF- Germany etc. |
