News
Reintroduction of Red Deer in the Eastern Rhodopes
In January 2012 the Bulgarian-Dutch project New Thracian Gold initiates a next step in the process of rewilding the Eastern Rhodopes nature. After the Tarpan (September 2011) the Red Deer is the second large herbivore to be reintroduced.
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Traditional Midwinter Waterbird Census in the Eastern Rhodopes
1000 waterbirds of 10 species were registered around the dam lake of Ivaylovgrad and along the Arda River in the Eastern Rhodopes during the traditional midwinter water bird census, which took place between 13 and 15 January 2012. Most numerous species were the Mallard, Great Cormorant, Common Pochard, Great Crested Grebe and the Little Grebe.
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The winners of the first competition „Eastern Rhodopes – taste the wild nature“
Vladimir Sulov and Valentina Raykova are the winners of the first New Thracian Gold-contest fort the most interesting itinerary and best photo from the Eastern Rhodopes.
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Second Open Day for Organic Farming In the Eastern Rhodopes
On 9 September, the model organic farm in the village of Topolovo, Madzharovo municipality, which is supported by the Bulgarian-Dutch project "The New Thracian Gold", will be the place to be for farmers, processors and the local community of the Eastern Rhodopi region..
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Bulgaria’s first Tarpans (wild horses) to be reintroduced in the Eastern Rhodopes
Early September Tarpans (wild horses) are planned to be reintroduced first time in Bulgaria in the region of the Eastern Rhodopes. This unique introduction is part of the wilderness restoration activities of the Bulgarian-Dutch project for the sustainable development of the Eastern Rhodopes, the “New Thracian Gold” (NTG).
A juvenile Imperial Eagle had an accident in Sakar
During a routine monitoring of nesting pairs Imperial Eagles, a team of BSPB was informed by the nest guard that a juvenile made an unsuccessful attempt for the first flight and slowly descended to the lowest branches of the tree. After arriving, the team of the project "Save the Raptors" built an artificial platform and left food for the young bird.
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Bread Festival In the Eastern Rhodopes
A reconstruction of an authentic spelt harvest is planned in Tepavitza house in the village of Rabovo, Municipality of Stambolovo on 22 and 23 July 2011 during the first and only Bread Festival in Eastern Rhodopes.
Competition for the most interesting itinerary and best photo „Eastern Rhodopes – taste the wild nature“
Sofia, July 6, 2011 - Bulgarian-Dutch project for sustainable development of the Eastern Rhodopes "New Thracian Gold" (NTG)organizes two contests: for the most interesting itinerary and for the best photo from the Eastern Rhodopes.
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The government admitted: Almost half of the ski zone Bansko in National Park Pirin is illegal, we will legalize it
Environmentalists insist on the annulment of the concession contract, confiscation of the illegally built installations and re-cultivation of the illegally built-up territories as well as seeking personal liability of the ministers responsible for this decision. The organized protest is on Friday at 8:30 in front of the Council of Ministers.
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Opening of Ecotourism Trails at Pomorie Lake
Оn May 5th, 2011 Green Balkan NGO will make a presentation about the touristic services of Pomorie Lake Visitor Center and will officially open the eco-tourism trails around the saline lagoon! Be welcome!
Petitions
PETITION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT on the delay of 4 and а half years of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria to designate the proposed by the environmental and scientific community Natura 2000 zone RILA BUFFER in Rila Mountain
03.07.2011 - 31.01.2013
286 signed >PETITION regarding the attempts of the Bulgarian Government to legalize 64.7 hectares of illegal cuttings in Pirin National Park by making amendments to existing legislation
03.07.2011 - 31.01.2013
1118 signed >Petition for clean air in the region of Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
20.02.2010 - 31.12.2012
1862 signed >A petition asking for the illegal ski lift in Panichishte to be removed and the laws in National Park Rila to be applied
10.04.2009 - 31.12.2012
4206 signed >