NEWS
20/03/2023 |
First monitoring activities of the yearLast week, the first monitoring activities for 2023 were carried out on the territory of the Rila Monastery Nature Park. Observations began in the Iliina Reka region of the species Galanthus elwesii Hook. f., included in Appendix 3 of the Biodiversity Law. From the conducted observations, it was established that the population of the species has a very good number.

14/03/2023 |
International Day of Action for RiversToday we celebrate the International Day of Action for Rivers. Initiatives for this day started in 1997 in Brazil. Representatives from more than 20 countries unite around dedicating this day to raising awareness and finding better solutions to protect rivers. The largest river on the territory of the Rila Monastery Nature Park is the Rilska River. Its length is 51 km, which gives it 83rd place among the rivers of Bulgaria. The water richness of the rivers in the park has...
23/02/2023 |
Prohibited for picking medicinal plants for commercial purposes in 2023Order No. RD-74/ 30.01.2023 of the Minister of Environment and Water prohibits the collection of 24 types of medicinal plants from their natural habitats throughout the country, with the exception of quantities collected for personal needs.