Biological diversity Act. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Ex-situ conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Internal trade International trade Keeping of live animals Management/conservation Monitoring Offences/penalties Protected area Ranching/captive breeding Birds Community management Protection of species Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on 9 August 2002. Abstract The Biological Diversity Act aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in the Republic of Bulgaria. The State shall establish the National Ecological Network (NEN), which purpose shall be the long term conservation of biological, geological and landscape diversity, creation of high quality conditions for wild animal breeding, preservation and protection of endangered, rare and endemic plant, etc. The NEN shall be completed by 2006 and is meant to cover 10-12% of Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Nature Protection Act. Legislation | Bulgaria | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Agricultural land, Policy/planning, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation No.5 on the conditions and order for the elaboration of action plans for animal and plant species. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2003 Keyword: Policy/planning, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No.4 on the conditions and order for issuance of permits for introduction of non native or reintroduction of native animal and plant species into the nature. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2002 Keyword: Plant variety, Ranching/captive breeding, Authorization/permit, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX