Illegally parked van removed from Dzhendema Reserve
After a Central Balkan National Park Directorate employees’ action, an illegally placed van with a surveillance camera and a feeder for wild animals was removed from the territory of the Dzhendema Reserve.
Read more >>44 projects of students from all over the country have been ranked from the second phase in the XVI edition of the National Student Competition "Ambassadors of Health"
44 projects of students from I to XII grades from all over the country have been ranked from the second phase in the XVI edition of the National Student Competition Ambassadors of Health.
Read more >>Ranking in the competition procedure for young expert
Ranking in the competition procedure for young expert in Central Balkan National Park Directorate
Read more >>Ranking in the competition procedure for Head of Control and Security Department - North
Ranking in the competition procedure for Head of Control and Security Department - North
Read more >>Ranking in the competition procedure for Head of Control and Security Department - South
Ranking in the competition procedure for Head of Control and Security Department - South
Read more >>EMERGENCY ACTION AGAINST MOTORISTS IN THE TERRITORY OF THE CENTRAL BALKAN NATIONAL PARK
On November 2nd and 3rd, an action was held against the unregulated movement of motorcycles on the territory of Central Balkan National Park, led by the Director of the protected area - Georgi Krastev, with the participation of employees from several park sections.
Read more >>Central Balkan National Park Directorate celebrated the International Day of Biosphere Parks, November 3, with festival events
On the occasion of the International Day for Biosphere Reserves Central Balkan National Park Directorate held three festival events in the municipal centers of the transition zone of the Central Balkan Biosphere Reserve - in Troyan on October 19, in Sevlievo on October 26 and in Karlovo on November 2
Read more >>We are celebrating 33 years since the declaration of the Central Balkan National Park with the exhibition View of the Balkans
On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Central Balkan, the Directorate of the park opened an exhibition entitled "View of the Balkans", which collected 15 selected photographs from the amateur photography competition held this year.
Read more >>List of admitted candidates to participate in a competition for the appointment of a Head of the "Control and Security - North" Department
List of admitted and non-admitted candidates to participate in a competition for the appointment of a Head of the "Control and Security - North" Department, "Biodiversity, Control and Management" Directorate in the Central Balkan National Park can be found in the Bulgarian version of the news' section of the site
Read more >>System for determining the results of tender procedures, opened by Order No. RD-252/ 02.10.2024. and Order No. RD-251/ 02.10.2024 of the Director of DNPCB
System for determining the results of the competitive procedure for the appointment of a civil servant
Read more >>List of admitted candidates to participate in a competition for the appointment of a Head of the "Control and Security - South" Department
List of admitted and non-admitted candidates to participate in a competition for the appointment of a Head of the "Control and Security - South" Department
Read more >>ADVERTISE COMPETITION FOR ADVERTISE COMPETITIONS FOR VACANCIES POSITION
Vacancies and necessary application documents
Read more >>ADVERTISE COMPETITIONS FOR VACANCIES
vacancies and necessary application documents
Read more >>"Study on forest ecosystems in mountain water catchments in Central Balkan Biosphere Reserve" project launched
Study on forest ecosystems in mountain water catchments in Central Balkan Biosphere Reserve" is among the five projects selected in 2024 for Europe and North America.
Read more >>The collection of medicinal plants, mushrooms and wild fruits is temporarily suspended in part of the collection massifs in the NP "Central Balkan"
By Order of the Director of the Park Directorate, the activities of collecting medicinal plants, herbs, wild fruits and mushrooms for personal needs and as an economic activity in the period 05.09.2024 - 15.10.2024 on the entire territory of Central Balkan National Park with the exception of:...
Read more >>Central Balkan National Park employees found the carcass of a killed bear
The competent authorities have been notified and the case is being investigated
Read more >>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.
Read more >>NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENDER PROCEDURE
For the position of Junior Expert in Biodiversity Control and Protection Directorate, Biodiversity, Plans, Programs and Projects Department in Central Balkan National Park Directorate with place of work Central Office Gabrovo
Read more >>The quota for traffic to Botev peak for Saturday and Sunday August 24 and 25 has been reached
The specified quota for traffic with motor vehicles on road No. 60, Kalofer - Panitsiтe - Botev peak for Saturday and Sunday August 24 and 25 has been reached.
Read more >>List of admitted and non-admitted candidates to participate in a competition for the appointment of a Junior Expert in the "Biodiversity, Plans, Programs and Projects" Department, "Biodiversity, Control and Management" Directorate in the Central Balkan N
Admitted candidates to take a test of knowledge of the professional field of the position and the administration in which the competitive position is located, on 19.08.2024 (Monday) at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Office of the Directorate.
Read more >>The competition of the "Central Balkan National Park" Directorate for amateur photography under the title "Me and the Balkan" continues
Waiting Your shots, sealed memories, beautiful views and favorite places from the Central Balkan National Park to email: konkurs@centralbalkan.bg !
Read more >>We celebrate International Ranger Day
Central Balkan National Park Directorate marked the date from the nature protection calendar with two consecutive events.
Read more >>ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION: Junior Expert in the Biodiversity, Plans, Programs and Projects Department, Biodiversity Control and Protection Directorate in the Directorate
ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION: Junior Expert in the Biodiversity, Plans, Programs and Projects Department, Biodiversity Control and Protection Directorate in the Directorate
Read more >>We are celebrating the International Day of the Ranger with a celebration in the yard of the Natural History Museum in the village of Cherni Osam
On July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Central Balkan National Park Directorate, together with the host Natural History Museum in the village of Cherni Osam and the National School for Mountain Guides, will offer various stations with activities, some of which are a climbing wall, cable car, adventure activities, research challenges, forest station, introduction to the biodiversity of the National Park and many more.
Read more >>The fire in Central Balkan has been extinguished
The rain that fell around 16:00 over the area helped to bring the fire under control. For more than 72 hours, efforts to extinguish it continued in the Steneto reserve on the territory of Central Balkan National Park.
Read more >>A fire is raging in Central Balkan National Park
Yesterday, 18.07.2024, at 2:30 p.m., a forest fire was reported in the area of Dzhufar Dere, Steneto Reserve, Central Balkan National Park.
Read more >>Two organized visits for teachers took place in the beech forests of the National Park at the beginning of July.
The participants, teachers of various educational levels and pedagogues, actively involved in extracurricular forms, passed on July 4 and 5 along the route Apriltsi - Interpretation Complex "Forest" - Pleven hut - Water Holes cave and on July 8 and 9 along the route Kalofer - Ray hut - Raysko praskalo waterfall.
Read more >>Ranking results in a competition for the position of Senior Expert
Ranking results in a competition for the position of Senior Expert
Read more >>Changed road mode
By Order No. RD-150/03.07.2024 of the Director of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate, a temporary restriction on the movement, stay and parking of motor vehicles (including ATVs and UTVs of all classes) is introduced. on road No. 12 Troyan Pass - Dermenka chalet for the period 10.07 - 31.12.2024.
Read more >>In the city park Marcotea in Gabrovo, a lot of children passed scout tests, played forgotten games, explored, created.
Read more >>System for determining the results of the tender procedure
System for determining the results of the tender procedure, opened by Order No.RD-113/30.05.2024. to the Director of DNPCB, for the appointment of the position of Senior Expert in the Directorate "Administrative, Financial and Legal Activities" in the Central Balkan National Park Directorate
Read more >>The "Let's get to know Central Balkan National Park" summer academy for children has ended
The indoor summer academy, organized and conducted by the Central Balkan National Park Directorate and the Local Commission for the fight against antisocial acts of minors - city of Gabrovo, has ended.
Read more >>Results of a competition for the position of Senior Expert
Results of a competition for the position of Senior Expert
Read more >>Central Balkan National Park Directorate and Ethnographic Open- Air Museum ETAR celebrated Saint John's Day
In connection with the celebration of the holiday of medicinal plants on June 23 and 24, visitors to the museum had the opportunity to learn more about herbs from experts of the Park Directorate.
Read more >>List of admitted/non-admitted candidates to participate in the competition for senior expert
Names of candidates admitted/not admitted to participate in the competition for Senior Expert
Read more >>System for determining the results of the tender procedure
System for determining the results of the tender procedure for the appointment of the position of Senior Expert
Read more >>53 projects of students from 1st to 12th grade from all over the country have been ranked from the first phase in the XVI edition of the Ambassadors of Health National Student Competition.
Тhe Ambassadors of Health National Student Competition is one of the initiatives of the Ministry of Health to support the healthy lifestyle of young people.
Read more >>List of admitted/unadmitted candidates to participate in a competition for a senior expert
Results of participants admitted to the competition
Read more >>Registration of participants in the specialized guided visits continues
Until June 23, teachers and pedagogues can submit a form to participate in the specialized guided visits to the beech forests of the National Park
Read more >>NOTIFICATION
By the Director of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate order No. RD-127/11.06.2024 , the movement, standing and parking of motor vehicles (including ATVs and UTVs of all classes) is prohibited on the road The Tabite Hotel (The village of Tazha) - Botev peak ( parking lot).
Read more >>At this date, the Boatin Reserve has been declared
The Boatin Reserve was declared on June 12, 1948 and is the oldest of the nine reserves in the Central Balkan National Park.
Read more >>Procedure for the random allocation of vacant pastures 2024
On the basis of art. VII.8. and Appendix No. 4 of the Annual Plan for Grazing and the Use of Hay in the Central Balkan National Park, 2024 approved by Order No. RD-103/23.05.2024 the Central Balkan National Park Directorate announces the conduct of an accidental distribution of free grazing areas on the territory of the national park.
Read more >>On June 5, the Central Balkan National Park Directorate and the Science -1870 community center of the town of Troyan, celebrated the World Environment Day
The event was held in the form of an informational meeting for citizens from the local community, under the title "Together for a green future", in the community center building, with increased interest.
Read more >>Today we celebrate World Environment Day
World Environment Day, June 5, is the most significant international event for actions aimed at protecting the environment.
Read more >>Organized visits for teachers, tour operators and tour guides in the beech forests of the National Park
The purpose of the visits is to interpret the natural heritage in a real environment, to give guidance on leading groups, organizing outdoor activities, games and eco-education.
Read more >>On June 5, we celebrate World Environment Day
From forests and dry lands to farmlands and lakes - nature, on which the existence of humanity depends, is reaching a turning point in its coexistence with man.
Read more >>Today we celebrate the Bulgarian parks Day
The Central Balkan National Park Directorate celebrated this day with the initiative "Let's get to know the wild inhabitants of The Central Balkan National Park, which was held in the yard of the Park Directorate.
Read more >>The Central Balkan National Park Directorate celebrated the European Day of the NATURA 2000 ecological network
Out of regard the European Day of the NATURA 2000 ecological network, The Central Balkan National Park Directorate, in partnership with The Vasil Levski 1861 Community Center of The town of Karlovo, conducted an information campaign under the title "Think eco, be eco".
Read more >>The Annual Plan for Grazing and Use of Hay in the Central Balkan National Park for 2024 was approved
By Order of the Director of the Park Directorate today, May 23, 2024, the Annual Plan for Grazing and Use of Hay in the Central Balkan National Park for 2024 was approved.
Read more >>Today we celebrate the European day of the network of protected areas Natura 2000
On May 21, 2024, we celebrate 32 years since the establishment of the Natura 2000 network of protected areas in the European Union (EU). The Ministry of the Environment and Waters (MOEW) is participating in the European Day of Natura 2000 once again.
Read more >>MAY 20 – WORLD BEE DAY
Today we celebrate World Bee Day and all the pollinators that have been seriously threatened with extinction in the last few years. Now is the time to realize how important pollinators are to our quality of life and our future.
Read more >>Today we celebrate World Climate Day.
Climate Day was declared by member countries of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, signed on June 5, 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In Bulgaria, the document was ratified in March 1995.
Read more >>On May 21, 2023, we celebrate 31 years since the creation of the Natura 2000 network of protected areas in the European Union (EU).
In connection with this, the Central Balkan National Park Directorate, with the partnership of Vasil Levski -1861 Community centre - Karlovo, organizes an initiative under the title "Think eco, be eco". It will be held on May 22 and 23 from 2-6 p.m., in the community center building. All interested parties from the local community will be invited.
Read more >>A Central Balkan National Park Directorate employee gave a lesson to students at Ran Bosilek Elementary School - Gabrovo
On May 10, an expert from the Park Directorate expert gave a lesson to 65 third-grade students at Ran Bosilek Primary School in Gabrovo. The topic was "The tireless worker bee", which is part of the Directorate educational program 2024.
Read more >>A Central Balkan National Park Directorate expert conducted a lesson at Ran Bosilek primary school in Gabrovo
A Central Balkan National Park Directorate expert conducted a lesson to Ran Bosilek Primary School- Gabrovo 3rd grade pupils. The lesson took place on April 30 with topic on "Food Chains in the Wild', which is part of the Directorate's 2024 education programme.
Read more >>Educational initiatives were held on the occasion of Earth Day
This year, the Central Balkan National Park Directorate celebrated Earth Day through educational activities for the little ones. On April 22, 26 and 29, experts from the Parks Directorate visited the Radost kindergarten in the town of Sevlievo, the Raicho Karolev elementary school and the Neofit Rilski elementary school in the town of Gabrovo.
Read more >>Draft of the Annual Plan for the use of medicinal plants in the Central Balkan National Park for 2024 has been announced
The plan is drawn up in accordance with the Protected Areas Low and aims to regulate and administer the use of medicinal plants on the territory of the Central Balkan National Park, under so as not to allow damage to the natural habitats and species where the collection is carried out, creating prerequisites for the development of an environmentally friendly livelihood of the population.
Read more >>Happy Earth Day!
Today we celebrate Earth Day! Each year, the EARTHDAY.ORG platform coordinates events around the world to demonstrate global support for the environmental movement. Planet vs. Plastics is the theme of this year's campaign.
Read more >>The 16th edition of the Ambassadors of Health National Student Competition begins.
The competition is held on the initiative of the Ministry of Health to support the healthy lifestyle of young people. Its purpose is the prevention of behavioral and health risk factors related to unhealthy eating, low physical activity, alcohol use and smoking.
Read more >>tendering procedure: FOR PROVISION OF TOURIST SERVICES / ACTIVITIES
PROVISION OF TOURIST SERVICES / ACTIVITIES IN THE BYALA REKA VISITORS' COMPLEX, Kalofer, Central Balkan National Park
Read more >>Two experts from the Central Balkan National Park Directorate accompanied students from the 5th grade at the "ACADEMIC IVAN GUZELEV" Hight School, Gabrovo, on an organized walk in the surroundings of the city.
Read more >>Central Balkan National Park Directorate and the community center in the village of Anton celebrated the Week of the Forest
Within the framework of the Week of the Forest in the period April 1-5, the Central Balkan National Park Directorate presented an exhibition in the building of the community center in the village of Anton of the winning works from the children's drawing competition "Four Seasons in the Central Balkan" 2023.
Read more >>Offenders with a long-barreled firearm were caught on the territory of the Central Balkan National Park
Upon a signal from the Director of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate, a search was conducted by employees of the Regional Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Troyan, during which it was established that two persons had brought a long-barreled firearm into the territory of the Central Balkan National Park.
Read more >>Today we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the declaration of the Stenetto Reserve.
In 1962 it was declared a national park, it was recategorized into a reserve in 1979. With an area of almost 3,600 hectares, the reserve is the second largest in the Central Balkan National Park after Dzhendema.
Read more >>Celebrating The Forest Week
In 2024, from April 1 to 7, we celebrate the Forest Week.
Read more >>April 1 – International Bird Day
Today we celebrate International Bird Day. The decision to declare it a special date was made on December 6, 1906 under the Convention for the Protection of Rare Birds.
Read more >>The largest National Park Central Balkan's Mountain Reserve Dzhendema turns 71 years old
Dzhendema reserve in Central Balkan National Park was declared on March 28, 1953 to protect valuable animal species - chamois, deer, roe deer, fawns. With an area of 4,220.2 ha, Dzhendema reserve is the largest Staroplanin reserve and one of the largest in Bulgaria. It is located in the Kalofers' mountain, on the southern slope of the Botev peak's massif. The undisputed wealth is the vast pastures and forests, almost untouched by human hands. Due to its unique geology and climate the area is at the heart of a modern center for the formation of new types of plant communities, rich in endemic and rare plants.
Read more >>Meeting with stakeholders for the Annual Plan for grazing and hay use prezentation
On the 2nd of April, 2024, Tuesday, in the "Vasil Karaivanov" hall of the Municipality of Karlovo (town of Karlovo, "Petko Sabev" Str. №1), between representatives of the Central Balkan NP Directorate and candidate users of pastures in the Park a meeting will be held.
Read more >>Water as a source of life.
On the occasion of water day, on March 25, The Central Balkan National Park Directorate experts conducted an eco-education lesson on the topic called "Water in the nature around us" with children from 1st to 3rd grade, from the Ivan Vazov elementary school in the city of Gabrovo.
Read more >>Children's drawings еxhibition
The National Park Central Balkan"Directorate and The Hristo Botev 1925 community centre of the village of Anton, are pleased to invite you to the official opening of a children's Four seasons in the Central Balkan" drawing competition work exhibition.
Read more >>The Draft of an Annual plan for livestock grazing and using of hay in the Central Balkan NP is published
Draft of an Annual plan for livestock grazing and using of hay in the Central Balkan NP 2024 was announced with an Order of CBNPD Director.
Read more >>World Water Day 22 March 2024 - Water for peace
World Water Day celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.
Read more >>Central Balkan National Park Directorate announces a national photo contest under the title "Me and the Balkans".
Central Balkan National Park Directorate announces a national photo contest
Read more >>Festivals were held at Central Balkan Biosphere Reserve in the municipalities of Karlovo and Anton
The events took place on October 20 in the village of Anton and on October 21 in the town of Karlovo under the title Central Balkan Biosphere Reserve - Common future for people and nature. The places are not chosen randomly, because the two settlements are administrative centers in two of the five municipalities of the transition zone of the Biosphere Reserve.
Read more >>The city of Troyan hosted the second celebration of the Central Balkan Biosphere Reserve
On Saturday (October 7) in the space in front of the Tourist Information Center of the city of Troyan, the second festival event took place under the title "Common Future for People and Nature", organized by the Central Balkan National Park Directorate, supported by the Municipality of Troyan.
Read more >>The first celebration of the Central Balkan Biosphere Reserve was held in the city of Sevlievo
On Sunday (October 1) in the central city square in the city of Sevlievo, the festival event under the title "Common Future for People and Nature", organized by Central Balkan National Park Directorate, supported by Sevlievo Municipality.
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Hut Kozya Stena
Kozya Stena hut is located some fifty meters lower and South of the main crest, in the beginning of the Dalgia Nos (Uzunborun in Turkish) watershed ridge, at an elevation of 1560 m. It was built by the Pleven tourists in 1940 and completely refurbished in the ‘eighties. At present it has 105 beds. The hut is supplied with water and electricity. The hut offers gorgeous vista to the Dalgia Nos ridge and the peak of Kavladan, to the West are the magnificent slopes of the peak of Yumruka, while to the East are the peaks of Kozyata Stena, Kolikon and Kucheto. Kozya Stena hut is an important main crest hut.
Access points to the hut being:
- Hristo Danovo village via Damladere and the Dalgia Nos (Uzunborun) watershed ridge
- Chiflik village via Tumin Dyal and the peak of Kucheto. Section of the trail falls within a reserve. The hiking here should be limited to the marked trail. The collection of mushrooms, forest fruits, herbs, the picking up of flowers and the bothering of wild animals is not allowed.
- Chiflik village via Haidushka Pesen hut and the peak of Kucheto. Section of the trail falls within a reserve. The hiking here should be limited to the marked trail. The collection of mushrooms, forest fruits, herbs, the picking up of flowers and the bothering of wild animals is not allowed.
Kozya Stena hut is an access point to Eho hut (via Zhelezni Vrata and Karchov Preslap), to Haidushka Pesen hut (via the peak of Kucheto) and to Dermenkaya hut (crossing the Beklemeto Pass)
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