Basic information
Country
Bulgaria
Park’s location
The national park lies in the highest section of the Balkan (Stara Planina) Mountains, above 500 m. It stretches on an east-west axis for approximately 85 km (with an approximate width of 10 km).
Area (ha)
71 669
Wilderness zone
21 019 ha - 29,32% (of total area)
Number of visitors per year
About 25 000
Office location
Directorate – Gabrovo 5300, 3, Bodra Smiana St., Bulgaria
7 local branch offices - Ribarica, Trojan, Stokite, Tuza, Kalofer, Karlovo, Klisura
Tel
+359 66801 277, +359 66 801 279
Email
office@centralbalkan.bg
Website
http://www.centralbalkannationalpark.org
Short history
Central Balkan National Park (CBNP) was established in 1991 for the conservation of the unique nature of the Central Stara Planina (Balkan) Mountains as well as for the preservation of local culture and customs. It is situated in the highest and most beautiful part of the Middle Balkan Mountains.
There are 9 nature reserves (IUCN category I) on the territory of the park, occupying 28% of its area. Four of the reserves are Biosphere Reserves and preserve biotopes unique for Europe.
CBNP includes forested areas totalling 44 000 ha and highland pastures, meadows, bushes and rock formations covering an area of 27 669 ha. The park lies in the territory of 8 administrative districts and 32 municipalities.
PAN Parks Certification
2003
Certification according to Principles 1-3 - see Verification summary P 1-3.
2004
Monitoring of the park (Principles 1-3) - see Monitoring summary P 1-3.
Verification according to Principles 4-5 - see Verification summary P 4-5.
2005
Monitoring of the park (Principles 1-3)
- see Monitoring summary P 1-3
Monitoring of the park (Principles 4-5)
- see Monitoring summary P 4-5
Certification of local partners
- see local partners' page
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