NEWS /European Day of the ecological network "Natura 2000
Today we celebrate the European Day of the Natura 2000 ecological network. It is the most ambitious initiative ever undertaken to preserve Europe's rich natural heritage.
Rila Monastery Nature Park falls within the boundaries of the protected area "- Natura 2000" place - BG0000496 "Rila Monastery", designated for the protection of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna, and wild birds.
In 2019 and 2020, 8 decares of natural habitat were restored 6430 Hydrophilic communities of tall grasses in the plains and in the mountain to the alpine belt in two areas of the park / Tiha Rila area and the area under Kalin Dam /. The activities that helped to improve the condition of the habitat were: installation of wooden railings and grills that limited the anthropogenic impact on it, research activities on the vegetation, activities to improve the water regime, and elimination of shrub species such as willow and willow. Valuable plant species have been preserved and the conditions for stimulating their growth have improved.