Protected Areas Act.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Protected area Management/conservation National parks Policy/planning Classification/declassification Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Abstract

This Act provides for the protection and use, designation and management of protected areas. It consists of 6 Chapters divided into 86 articles, of supplementary, transitional and final provisions, and of 2 Annexes listing parks of national significance and nature reserves.

Full text

English

Website

www.moew.government.bg

References - Legislation

Amends

Nature Protection Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Agricultural land, Policy/planning, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on the development of plans for the management of protected areas.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2000 (2012)

Keyword: Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Biosphere reserves, National parks, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on terms and conditions for the management, assignment of maintenance and restoration activities, assignment of tourist activities, security and control in forests, lands and water areas of the protected territories (state property).

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2005

Keyword: Public land, Protected area, Policy/planning, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Public water, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, National parks, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on structure and activities of the Directorate for national parks.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2013

Keyword: Sustainable development, Institution, Management/conservation, National parks, Protected area, Biodiversity, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX