We Celebrated World Environment Day in the Town of Kalofer

On June 9, in recognition of World Environment Day, experts from the “Central Balkan” National Park Directorate visited “Hristo Botev” Secondary School in the town of Kalofer.

By Order No. RD 215 of March 6, 2026 of the Minister of Environment and Waters, the area of ​​the Central Balkan National Park has been updated.

The area update was carried out on the basis of Art. 42, para. 6 of the Protected Areas Act, as a result of more accurate measurements.

22 May – International Day for Biological Diversity

“Local Action for Global Impact”

Photo Contest Marking 34 Years of Natura 2000

On 21 May 2026, we celebrate 34 years since the establishment of the NATURA 2000 network of protected areas in the European Union.

Anual plan for sustainable use of medicinal plants

World Bee Day – "Together with Bees for People and the Planet"

Celebrate World Bee Day on May 20 and learn why bees and pollinators are essential for food, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems worldwide.

RANKING of candidates for the Position of Junior Expert in the "Biodiversity, Plans, Programs and Projects" Department, Directorate "Biodiversity, Control and Protection", Central Balkan National Park

Results of the selection of candidates for participation in a competition for the position of Junior Expert in the BPP Department

We celebrate World Earth Day on April 22

The Central Balkan National Park Directorate joined in celebrating World Earth Day on April 22 in a joint initiative with the Vasil Levski Secondary School - Sevlievo, where teachers, parents and students from four 2nd grade classes planted a total of 12 coniferous trees in the Pine Forest Park.

The Annual Plan for Grazing and Use of Hay in the Central Balkan National Park for 2026 was approved

By Order of the Director of the Park Directorate today, April 22, 2026, the Annual Plan for Grazing and Use of Hay in the Central Balkan National Park for 2026 was approved.

Temporary suspension of passage along the route from Dom Kordela to the Kostina area

Access and passage along Route No. 6 “Dom Kordela – Kostina Area” (Benkovski Trail), passing through the Boatin Reserve, Teteven Park Section, is temporarily suspended

Results of the selection of candidates for participation in a competition for the position of Senior Expert in the BPP Department

Sokolna Hut Transferred to the Management of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate

As of the current year, the management of Sokolna Hut has been officially assigned to the Central Balkan National Park Directorate.

apture the Future: A Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature

If you are a young photographer or visual storyteller aged between 18 and 35, and if you find inspiration in the connection between people and nature — a connection woven into harmonious unity within the boundaries of biosphere parks — you could take part in this year’s UNESCO and Vivo initiative Capture the Future.

Meeting with stakeholders for the Annual Plan for grazing and hay use prezentation

On April 8, 2026 (Tuesday), a meeting will be held in the “Vasil Karaivanov” Hall at the Karlovo Municipality (Karlovo, 1 Petko Sabev St.) between representatives of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate and prospective pasture users in the Park.

We celebrated World Water Day together with children from “Stefan Peshev” Primary School

On March 23, on the occasion of World Water Day, experts from the Central Balkan National Park Directorate conducted educational activities with students from grades 4 “B” and “C” at “Stefan Peshev” Primary School in the town of Sevlievo.

March 23 – International Bear Day

International Bear Day has been celebrated every year on March 23 since 1992. This day is dedicated to some of the most impressive and powerful animals on the planet – bears.

The World Water Day is coming

This Sunday, March 22, the world will mark World Water Day. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the global water crisis and to encourage the sustainable management of water resources.

Draft of an Annual plan for livestock grazing and using of hay in the Central Balkan NP

Draft of an Annual plan for livestock grazing and using of hay in the Central Balkan NP 2026 was announced with an Order of CBNPD Director.

Successful Operation Against Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use in Central Balkan National Park

On 15 March, in the area of Bukova Mogila locality within the Troyan Park Section, staff members of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate carried out a specialized operation to monitor compliance with the regulations in the protected area.

DNPCB Team Locates Missing Tourist Alive in the Area of Golyam Kademliya

The teams of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate and the Mountain Rescue Service successfully located the missing Nikola Vladov from the village of Dzhulyunitsa. The man was found in the area above Babsko Praskalo after being missing for four days.

Large-Scale Search Operation for Missing Tourist in Central Balkan National Park

A major rescue operation is underway in the area of Mount Golyam Kademlia in Central Balkan National Park following a report of a missing tourist.

The Central Balkan National Park Directorate Visits Kindergarten ‘Osmi Mart’ – Troyan

An expert from the Central Balkan National Park Directorate visited the children of Kindergarten “Osmi Mart” in the town of Troyan. Thirteen children from the kindergarten’s fourth group had the opportunity to learn more about the National Park.

A temporary restriction on visitor movement in the southern parts of the Park is being introduced until the end of April 2026

By order prohibits visitors from moving outside the marked tourist trails and roads throughout the entire territory of the Tazha and Kalofer park sections within Central Balkan National Park.

Wetlands and traditional knowledge: a bridge between nature and cultural heritage

On February 2, we celebrate World Wetlands Day – a tribute to some of the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. Wetlands purify water, reduce flood risks, store carbon, and provide habitats for a vast diversity of plants and animals. But their importance goes far beyond ecological functions.

A modification to the type of ribbon marking used along hiking trails traversing protected areas designated as Reserve and Managed Reserve is envisaged

By Order RD‑11/07.01.2026, the Minister of Environment and Water establishes the means for marking the protected areas in the Republic of Bulgaria

Еxperts from the Central Balkan took part in the winter waterbird census

Employees of the Park Directorate took part in the Midwinter Waterbird Census in Bulgaria. They visited several water bodies outside the boundaries of the Park, the largest of which was Sopot Reservoir.

The ban on visits and bivouacs at the "Byala Reka" campsite is extended

We inform you that Order No. RD-337 of 30.12.2025 of the Director of the Directorate "Central Balkan National Park" (CBNPD) extends the period of prohibitions for the Visitor Complex (VC) "Byala Reka"

A ban on vehicle traffic is introduced on the road from Troyanski Prohod to Dermenka hut

By Order No. RD-MM-1 dated 06.01.2026 of the Director of the Directorate "Central Balkan National Park", in order to protect the life and health of visitors to the National Park, the movement, stay and parking of motor vehicles (MPV) (including ATV and UTV of all classes) on road No. 12 Troyanski prohod - Dermenka hut.

The areas of the reserves in the Park have been updated

By orders of the Minister of Environment and Water, the areas of the 9 reserves falling within the Central Balkan National Park

The youngest reserve in the Central Balkan celebrates its 38th anniversary today

On this day, December 22, the “Kozya Stena” Reserve was established—the smallest of all nine reserves in the Central Balkan National Park.

The ban on camping and visiting the “Byala Reka” Visitor Complex is extended

We would like to inform you that by Order No. RD-313 of 28.11.2025 issued by the Director of the “Central Balkan National Park” Directorate (CBNPD), the period of the prohibitions for the “Byala Reka” Visitor Complex has been extended until 30.12.2025.

A New Scientific Advisory Council Will Support the Work of the Park Directorate

On 25 and 26 November 2025, a founding meeting was held in the town of Apriltsi to establish a Scientific Advisory Council to the Directorate of “Central Balkan National Park”

The Central Balkan National Park Directorate removed an illegally parked camper from the territory of the National Park

On October 30, in accordance with the Order No. RD-PAM – 1/05.06.2020 of the Director of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate (CBNPD), an illegally parked truck (camper) was removed from the borders of the Central Balkan National Park

Today, the Central Balkan National Park celebrates

On this date in 1991, by order of the Minister of Environment, the Central Balkan was established.

The autumn festivals Partner of the Central Balkan Biosphere Park have started

On Saturday, 18.10.2025, the Directorate of the Central Balkan National Park, with the support and hosting of the Troyan Municipality, opened the first of the three festive events of the festival "Partner of the Central Balkan Biosphere Park".

Central Balkan NPD participates in an annual meeting on old-growth beech forests in Muzcne, Poland

From 5 to 8 October, the annual meeting of the Joint Management Committee (JMC) of the serial World Heritage Site “Old and Primary Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions in Europe” was held in Muzcne, Poland (Biezchady National Park).

Eight students from the Central Balkan National Park region participated in the first youth exchange dedicated to beech forests as a UNESCO site

From 20 to 31 August, Germany hosted the first youth exchange called “UNESCO World Heritage – European Beech Forests”. A total of 60 young people and group leaders from six countries – Bulgaria, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and the hosts from Germany – participated.

CBNPD presented the results of the first scientific project for the territory of the Central Balkan Biosphere Park

The results and activities carried out under the project “Study of forest ecosystems in mountain watersheds in the Central Balkan Biosphere Park” were presented yesterday at the “Nauka 1870” Community Center in Troyan.

Actions against poachers in the Central Balkan National Park

In just one day, the security forces organized two actions in the protected area.

Central Balkan National Park launches campaign to clean its hiking trails

In recent days, employees of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate have begun cleaning the overgrown sections of the tourist routes in the Park.

CBNPD officers detained a poacher in the Sokolna reserve after an operation

Due to violations and increased reports of poaching in the area of the Sokolna hut, on the orders of Georgi Krastev, Director of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate (CBNPD), measures have been taken in the area for daily patrolling and surveillance by park guards.

We celebrated the Park Rangers' Day with many new challenges and entertainment

On July 26, in connection with World Ranger Day, the "Ranger's Day" was held for the sixth consecutive year.

Successful operation against treasure hunting in the Central Balkan National Park

On Saturday, July 19, employees of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate (CBNP) conducted an operation against treasure hunters in the area of Gorni Polenitsi in the security section "Vidima" of the park section "Stokite".

Central Balkan National Park employees caught poachers near the Park

An employee of the Park Directorate received yesterday a photo from a camera trap, which captured violators with long-barreled hunting weapons near the border of the Central Balkan National Park (CBNP) with the forest territories of the State Forestry Administration (SFA) - Teteven.

“Where the River is Born” – How Forest Ecosystems Influence Rivers

With a creative workshop “Where the River is Born”, experts from the Central Balkan National Park Directorate presented the role of mountain ecosystems in the management and quality of water in river catchments.

With a call to protect nature, the Director of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate opened the new office of the Directorate in the village of Ribaritsa

On April 29, at a solemn ceremony, Georgi Krastev, Director of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate (CBNPD), had the honor of opening the long-awaited, newly built office of the Teteven Park District (PD) of the Park Directorate, located in the village of Ribaritsa.

Violators with high-pass vehicles in the Central Balkan National Park have been sanctioned

Park Directorate employees detected unregulated movement of motor vehicles in the Park over the past weekend.

What you need to know when visiting Central Balkan National Park

Wildlife has a right to privacy. Preserve it in its natural state by using wisely your right to recreation and knowledge.