NEWS /The collection of medicinal plants from their natural habitats will be banned throughout the country in 2025.
By order of the Minister of Environment and Water, a special regime for the protection and use of medicinal plants has been established for 2025. This regime applies to species whose populations are low and face a real threat to their natural distribution.
The allowable quantities for the collection of 11 medicinal plant species (such as primrose and others) from their natural habitats outside the three national parks will be determined based on applications submitted by herbal collection points.
The order also continues the ban on the collection of Mursalski tea (Sideritis scardica Grisb.) from its natural habitats for yet another year, including for personal use.
The restrictions on the collection of medicinal plants for commercial and personal use are introduced to help restore their populations in nature.
In the area of the Rila Monastery Nature Park, the collection of the following species is prohibited: medicinal dill, common milkwort, Iceland moss, hoofroot, bearberry, Pancić's marshmallow, and species of salep.
The permissible quantities of medicinal plants allowed for personal use collection are specified in Section I of Order No. RD-84/31.01.2025.