Law for the Protected Territories. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source State Gazette No. 133, 11 November 1998. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Protected area Management/conservation National parks Cultural heritage Offences/penalties Community management Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 11 November 1998. Abstract The Act establishes 6 categories of protected areas, i.e.: 1. strict nature reserve; 2. national park; 3. natural monument; 4. managed nature reserve; 5. natural park; 6. protected site. The Act regulates the categories of protected areas, the assigned use thereof and the regime of protection and use, designation and management, financing and security of the said areas. The implementation of the Act is entrusted to the Minister of Environment and Water, to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestr Full text English