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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

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