NEWS

First monitoring activities for the year

This year the monitoring of plant species in the Rila Monastery National Park began later. Due to the long-lasting snow cover, they are only now "afraid" of plants coming out of the still-frozen ground. Last week saw the first observations of snowdrops and coltsfoot for 2022. The species are observed annually on the territory of the Rila Monastery National Park and the results of the monitoring show that the number of their populations is stable.

Spring activities in Rila Monastery Nature Park

During the past week, the specialists from the Rila Monastery Nature Park carried out monitoring activities in the field. From a vantage point, the chamois population is observed. Traces of her vital activity were found. Specialists from the park directorate refreshed and painted the Combined information board at the beginning of the trail for the Stob pyramids. 

New Order

Order № RD-135 / 04.02.2022 of the Minister of Environment and Water prohibits the collection of 24 species of medicinal plants from their natural habitats throughout the country in 2022.  An exception is made for quantities of herbs collected for personal use. In the appendix to the Order for 2022 for Kyustendil district, on the territory of which the Rila Monastery Nature Park is located, the admissible for collection quantities of medicinal plants from natural habitats...

Children's drawing competition

The theme of the competition is "I love the forest" and is dedicated to centuries-old forests. Students can draw landscapes with forests, individual species of trees, animal species that live in forests, as well as the benefits that the forest gives to people. They have the freedom to use tools and techniques of their choice. You can send us the finished works until March 31, 2022, by e-mail [email protected] or postal address - Rila 2630, 2 Benkovski Str. After...