News

Jul 05, 2006

Cleaning of the Shabla beach

BBF supported the initiative of the Mayor of Ezeretz village - Mr. Nellko Jordanov for the cleaning of the beach as a part of the protected area “Shabl Lake”. On July 1st more than 60 volunteers participated in the campaign and collected 3 trailers with waste. The participants were local inhabitants, volunteers from NGOs. The Minister of the State administration – Mr. Nikolai Vasilev, who just visited the Residence in Shabla also took part in the action. The campaign was supported by local businessmen and presented by local and national media.

Jun 22, 2006

TRAINING IN RUDOZEM MUNICIPALITY – ECOTOURIZM AS A TOOL FOR THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

BBF organized training for 32 people from Rudozem, Chepintzi and Nedelino (Western Rhodopes region) in partnership with GEF Rhodope project. Part of the people already started their small business, related to the ecotourism, the others just studying the perspectives for its development.

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Jun 20, 2006

Biodiversity Emergency Fund

The total amount for the Emergency Fund for the year 2005 is 10000 BGN. Actions are going to be supported until the total amount is spent. The proposed actions should be feasible and cost effective. Ideal amounts will be from 150 till 1500 BGN but BBF will be flexible to consider higher costs depending on the priority of the action.

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Jun 11, 2006

GREEN BELT INITIATIVE

The opening of the borders between Eastern and Western Europe reveals that exactly the regions along the Iron Curtain have turned into especially valuable refuges for many threatened animal and plant species. In recognition of the uniqueness of these areas IUCN, the German Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) and German non-governmental organisations launch the European Green Belt Initiative. It should contribute to the conservation of valuable natural sites along the borders and should stimulate their connectivity in an ecological network. The Balkan states join the initiative in 1999 when the concept of the Balkan Green Belt is conceived.

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Jun 05, 2006

World Environment Day - 5th June

This year the subject for the World Environment Day is Deserts and Desertification and the moto is "Don't desert drylands!" Promise to make a small difference to your lifestyle and you can help protect the environment.

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Jun 02, 2006

Local people in Bulgarevo village stopped the new project for Wind mills

The inhabitants of Bulgarevo village, Municipality of Kavarna, revolted against the building of Wind-mill parks near the village. According to them, it will destroy the life conditions, as well as the rare ecosystems and birds and will decrease the tourism possibilities of the region.

 

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May 25, 2006

A court for the violator

16 turtles were found by police officer of Harmanli RPD in the car of local resident. The Police officer immediately informed RIEW Haskovo and Georgi Popgeorgiev from BSPB Plovdiv. The expert assessment was made by Stefan Avramov from BBF. He values the damage for 8000 leva. The criminal trail will be next week and the violator may pay till 5000 leva and stay in prison till 5 years.

May 21, 2006

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

The United Nations proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. 

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May 11, 2006

Zelenika Festival in Strandja

The forth edition of the Zelenika Festival will be organized on May 13th and 14th 2006. This year it will be held in the smallest village of Strandja – Slivarovo (situated behind the border), as well as in the Turkish part of Strandja. The guests of the Fest will visit Dupnitza Cave, rock monastery “St.Nikola” on the coast of the Black Sea and the capital of the last Thracian dynasty – Vise town. The Fest is organizing by the Park Directorate Strandja and Regional Forestry Bourgas. Our partner in Turkey is the biggest ecological Foundation – TEMA.

Apr. 16, 2006

BBF exhibition in Kostinbrod municipality

Celebrating the Earth's Day in the week from 17th to 21st of April 2006 the BBF is organising a series of events in the Kostinbrod municipality.

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Apr. 03, 2006

INTERESTING INVITATION

The Latvian expert Mr. Mаris Strazds is working as a consultant of BBF project. We’re inviting him to present the project “Flying over Natura 2000” as a part of our periodical meetings in the Biology Faculty of Sofia University. You may also participate us on April 5th at 18.00 p.m.

Mar 30, 2006

Students discussion club „The Nature of Bulgaria”

BBF and the Biology Faculty of Sofia University organizing students discussion club „The Nature of Bulgaria”. Everyone who has special interest on this subject could take part in the lectures and discussions every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Aula of the Faculty.

Mar 24, 2006

Meeting of the BBF Board #10

According to the BBF Statut the Executive Director is inviting the BBF Board members to a regular meeting #10 on 13th of April 2006 at 11 a.m. in the foundation's office in Sofia.

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