NATURA 2000 - STANDARD DATA FORM
For Special Protection Areas (SPA),
Proposed Sites for Community Importance (pSCI),
Sites of Community Importance (SCI) and
for Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)
| SITE | BG0000399 |
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| SITENAME | Bulgarka |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
1.4 First Compilation date
1.5 Update date
1.6 Respondent:
| Name/Organisation: | Ministry of Environment and Water, “National Nature Protection Service” Directorate |
| Address: |
Sofia
22
Sofia
1000
Kn. Maria Luiza Blvd.
|
| Email: | natura2000@moew.government.bg |
1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates
| Date site classified as SPA: | 2011-05 |
| National legal reference of SPA designation | Site classified as SPA by Council of Ministers Decision No. 335/26.05.2011 (promulgated SG 41/2011) |
| Date site proposed as SCI: | 2007-03 |
| Date site confirmed as SCI: | 2008-12 |
| Date site designated as SAC: | 2021-03 |
| National legal reference of SAC designation: | Designation Order No. RD – 281/ 31.03.2021 (promulgated SG 45/2021) issued by the Minister of Environment and Water. |
| Explanation(s): | Adopted as pSCI by Council of Ministers Decision No. 122/02.03.2007 (promulgated SG 21/2007). Site classified as SPA by Council of Ministers Decision No. 335/26.05.2011 (promulgated SG 41/2011). Issued designation order by the Minister of Environment and Water with prohibitions and restrictions on activities contradicting the conservation objectives of the SPA – Order No. RD – 848/08.11.2013 (promulgated SG 104/2013). Issued by the Minister of Environment and Water designation Order No. RD – 281/ 31.03.2021 (promulgated SG 45/2021) with prohibitions and restrictions on activities contradicting the conservation objectives of the SAC. |
2. SITE LOCATION
Back to top2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:
| Longitude: | 25.397400 |
| Latitude: | 42.763800 |
2.2 Area [ha]
2.3 Marine area [%]
2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):
No information provided
2.5 Administrative region code and name
|
NUTS level 2 code
|
Region Name
|
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| BG32 | Severen tsentralen |
| BG34 | Yugoiztochen |
2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)
|
Alpine
| (82.20 %) |
Continental
| (17.80 %) |
3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Back to top3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them
|
Annex I Habitat types
|
Site assessment
|
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|
Code
|
PF
|
NP
|
Cover [ha]
|
Cave [number]
|
Data quality
|
A|B|C|D
|
A|B|C
|
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| | | | | | | Representativity | Relative Surface | Conservation | Global |
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4060
|
|
| 95.987
| 0.00
| -
| D
| -
| -
| -
|
| 6110
|
|
| 4.87134
| 0.00
| -
| D
| -
| -
| -
|
| 6210
|
|
| 119.984
| 0.00
| -
| D
| -
| -
| -
|
| 6430
|
|
| 287.961
| 0.00
|
| C
| C
| B
| B
|
| 6510
|
|
| 74.11
| 0.00
| G
| C
| C
| B
| B
|
| 6520
|
|
| 86.3883
| 0.00
|
| B
| C
| A
| A
|
| 7220
|
|
| 0.05
| 0.00
| G
| C
| C
| C
| C
|
| 7230
|
|
| 0.87
| 0.00
| G
| C
| C
| C
| C
|
| 8210
|
|
| 71.9903
| 0.00
| -
| D
| -
| -
| -
|
| 8220
|
|
| 347.953
| 0.00
|
| C
| B
| A
| A
|
| 8230
|
|
| 0.17925
| 0.00
| -
| D
| -
| -
| -
|
| 8310
|
|
| 0
| 15.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 9110
|
|
| 17.2057
| 0.00
|
| A
| C
| A
| A
|
| 9130
|
|
| 3477.37
| 0.00
|
| A
| C
| A
| A
|
| 9150
|
|
| 5391.11
| 0.00
|
| B
| B
| A
| B
|
| 9170
|
|
| 789.493
| 0.00
|
| C
| C
| B
| C
|
| 9180
|
|
| 719.903
| 0.00
|
| C
| C
| B
| C
|
| 91BA
|
|
| 8.39886
| 0.00
|
| C
| C
| C
| C
|
| 91E0
|
|
| 2.63
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 91G0
|
|
| 400.506
| 0.00
|
| C
| C
| B
| C
|
| 91M0
|
|
| 0.38394
| 0.00
| -
| D
| -
| -
| -
|
| 91W0
|
|
| 3949.87
| 0.00
|
| A
| B
| A
| A
|
| 91Z0
|
|
| 1.02706
| 0.00
| -
| D
| -
| -
| -
|
- PF: for the habitat types that can have a non-priority as well as a priority form (6210, 7130, 9430) enter "X" in the column PF to indicate the priority form.
- NP: in case that a habitat type no longer exists in the site enter: x (optional)
- Cover: decimal values can be entered
- Caves: for habitat types 8310, 8330 (caves) enter the number of caves if estimated surface is not available.
- Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation)
3.2 Species referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC and listed in Annex II of Directive 92/43/EEC and site evaluation for them
- Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, I = Invertebrates, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
- S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
- NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
- Type: p = permanent, r = reproducing, c = concentration, w = wintering (for plant and non-migratory species use permanent)
- Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the Standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting (see reference portal)
- Abundance categories (Cat.): C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present - to fill if data are deficient (DD) or in addition to population size information
- Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation); VP = 'Very poor' (use this category only, if not even a rough estimation of the population size can be made, in this case the fields for population size can remain empty, but the field "Abundance categories" has to be filled in)
3.3 Other important species of flora and fauna (optional)
- Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, Fu = Fungi, I = Invertebrates, L = Lichens, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
- CODE: for Birds, Annex IV and V species the code as provided in the reference portal should be used in addition to the scientific name
- S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
- NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
- Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting, (see reference portal)
- Cat.: Abundance categories: C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present
- Motivation categories: IV, V: Annex Species (Habitats Directive), A: National Red List data; B: Endemics; C: International Conventions; D: other reasons
4. SITE DESCRIPTION
Back to top4.1 General site character
|
Habitat class
|
% Cover
|
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| N06 | 1.00 |
| N08 | 13.00 |
| N11 | 4.00 |
| N16 | 62.00 |
| N17 | 10.00 |
| N19 | 1.00 |
| N21 | 2.00 |
| N22 | 2.00 |
| N23 | 5.00 |
Total Habitat Cover | 100 |
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Other Site Characteristics
| Bulgarka Nature Park covers 21 772 ha in the Central Balkan Mountains. Its area comprises the ridge parts and northern slopes of the Shipchenska and Trevnenska Mountains as well as parts of the adjacent Predbalkan Mountains, the springs of the Yantra River and main tributaries in their upper parts. The site also includes the Hristo Smirneski Reservoir and comprises the lands of 9 settlements. The relief of the area is crossed and represents a series of small valleys, cut by gulches and ravines, narrow hills and ridges with steep slopes. The relief forms are complicated by modern erosion processes causing the development of slopes, embankments, alluvia and terraces, formed by human activities. The low parts of the park until the settlements are mainly deserted orchards. Traditionally, the region has been an orchard, as gardens have been maintained on grass. Therefore it now partially preserves some local orchard sorts. In addition to the classical habitats, where Oaks (Fagus sylvatica L.) dominate, beach species such as Taxus baccata and Ilex aquifolium are also spread. The relict habitat formed by Laorocerasus officinalis also covers significant areas. The territory of Bulgarka NP combines four floristic regions and three physical geographical belts, what results in many transitional plant formations and typical habitats, rare for other areas. |
4.2 Quality and importance
| The site is extremely suitable for a NATURA 2000 site due to the uniqueness of the area, the strong element of flora endemism and most probably invertebrate fauna endemism also, rich biodiversity and presence of unique and relict habitats. The area provides suitable habitat for various representatives of flora and fauna (Haberlea rhodopensis, Micromeria frivaldszkyana, Brown Bear, Wolf, Otter, Golden Eagle, etc.). in addition to that, the region preserves local orchard species and agriculture practices, cultural and historical heritage together with characteristic landscapes for this area of the Balkan Mountains and beach eco-systems, that are main tools for the water resources of the region and the country. In table "Ecological Information - Other Important species", the bird and mammal species justified by 'A-National' are not necessarily included in the National Red Data Book, because its last edition is too old (1985), not up-dated and has no legislative value. The species indicated by 'A-National' are the protected flora and fauna species, included in the Bulgarian Biodiversity Act, and therefore this motivation is given highest priority.Restoration of additional 4.2 ha of habitat type 91E0 done by project “Riparian Habitats in BG - Conservation and Restoration of 11 Natura 2000 Riparian and Wetland Habitats in 10 SCI's Bulgarian Forests”, LIFE08 NAT/BG/000281 |
4.3 Threats, pressures and activities with impacts on the site
The most important impacts and activities with high effect on the site
| Negative Impacts |
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| Rank | Threats and pressures [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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| M | A03 | | i |
| M | A05.02 | | o |
| H | B02.02 | | i |
| L | B02.03 | | i |
| M | B03 | | i |
| M | B03 | | o |
| M | D01.02 | | i |
| L | D01.04 | | i |
| L | D02.01 | | i |
| L | D02.02 | | i |
| L | D03.02 | | i |
| M | D05 | | o |
| H | E01.01 | | o |
| H | E01.01 | | i |
| M | E02.03 | | i |
| H | E03.01 | | o |
| H | E03.01 | | i |
| L | E03.03 | | i |
| L | F02.03 | | i |
| M | F03.01 | | i |
| H | F03.02.03 | | i |
| H | F03.02.03 | | o |
| M | F04 | | i |
| H | F04 | | o |
| L | G01 | | i |
| L | G01.03 | | i |
| L | G01.06 | | i |
| L | G01.08 | | i |
| L | G02.10 | | i |
| L | G02.10 | | o |
| L | G05.01 | | i |
| L | G05.04 | | i |
| M | H | | o |
| L | H | | i |
| L | I01 | | i |
| L | I03.01 | | i |
| L | I03.02 | | i |
| M | J01 | | o |
| L | J01 | | i |
| M | K01.01 | | o |
| M | K01.01 | | i |
| L | K02 | | i |
| M | K03.03 | | i |
| M | K04.03 | | i |
| L | K05.01 | | i |
| L | L | | i |
| L | L04 | | i |
| L | L07 | | i |
| L | L09 | | i |
| Positive Impacts |
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| Rank | Activities, management [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
|---|
| H | B | | i |
| H | B01 | | i |
| M | B01.02 | | i |
| L | B02.01 | | i |
| H | D01.01 | | i |
| M | D01.02 | | i |
| L | D01.04 | | i |
| L | D02.01 | | i |
| L | D02.02 | | i |
| L | D03.02 | | i |
| M | D05 | | i |
| H | E01.01 | | i |
| L | E03.03 | | i |
| L | F02.03 | | i |
| M | F03.01 | | i |
| L | G01 | | i |
| M | G01.02 | | i |
| L | G01.04 | | i |
| L | G01.05 | | i |
| L | G01.06 | | i |
| L | G01.08 | | i |
| L | G02.10 | | i |
| L | G02.10 | | o |
| L | K02 | | i |
| L | L04 | | i |
Rank: H = high, M = medium, L = low
Pollution: N = Nitrogen input, P = Phosphor/Phosphate input, A = Acid input/acidification,
T = toxic inorganic chemicals, O = toxic organic chemicals, X = Mixed pollutions
i = inside, o = outside, b = both
4.4 Ownership (optional)
No information provided
4.5 Documentation (optional)
| Initial proposal and description of the site made by Yulian Marinov, Bulgarka Nature Park Directorate,1 Minzuhar Str., Gabrovo, http://www.ppbulgarka.net Data revised by a team of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (http://www.bas.bg). Data on birds provided by Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Green Balkans.New data provided by project "Mapping and assessment of the conservation status of the natural habitats and species - Phase 1" (see link).Initially listed documents:Amphibians and reptiles in Bulgaria Bejkov, V.; Nanev, KGuide to the plants in Bulgaria Delipavlov, D. 2003Guide to the mammals in Bulgaria Popov, V.A Photographic Guide To Butterflies Of Britain And Europe Paul SterryFish, Amphibians and reptiles in the Rhodope Monntains Jivkov, M.; Dobrev, D. |
http://natura2000.moew.government.bg/Home/ProtectedSite?code=BG0000399&siteType=HabitatDirective
5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS
Back to top5.1 Designation types at national and regional level (optional):
|
Code
|
Cover [%]
|
|---|
| BG00 | 0.00 |
| BG03 | 3.75 |
| BG05 | 100.00 |
| BG06 | 7.10 |
5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (optional):
Designated at national or regional level:
|
Type code
|
Site name
|
Type
|
Cover [%]
|
|---|
| BG03 | Vikanata skala | + | 0.14 |
| BG06 | Sokolski manastir | + | 1.02 |
| BG05 | Balgarka | = | 100.00 |
| BG06 | Stolishta | + | 0.82 |
| BG06 | Studen kladenetz | + | 5.25 |
| BG03 | Skalen venetz v Mahnatite skali | + | 3.61 |
5.3 Site designation (optional)
No information provided
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:
| Organisation: | Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water: Veliko Tarnovo, Stara Zagora; Bulgarka Nature Park Directorate |
| Address: | |
| Email: | |
6.2 Management Plan(s):
An actual management plan does exist:
|
Yes
| |
| No, but in preparation |
X | No |
6.3 Conservation measures (optional)
No information provided
7. MAP OF THE SITE
Back to top| INSPIRE ID: | |
| Map delivered as PDF in electronic format (optional) |
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SITE DISPLAY