{"id":448,"date":"2019-09-03T14:31:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T11:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shumenskoplato.bg\/beta\/?page_id=448"},"modified":"2024-12-08T16:45:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T14:45:22","slug":"natura-2000","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shumenskoplato.bg\/en\/priroda\/natura-2000\/","title":{"rendered":"Natura 2000"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"448\" class=\"elementor elementor-448\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e440b83 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e440b83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6893bffc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6893bffc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Natura 2000<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-676d70b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"676d70b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e417d7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8e417d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a8ce89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a8ce89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PROTECTED AREA \u201cSHUMEN PLATEAU\u201d<\/strong><\/p><p>The Shumen Plateau Protected Area (BG0000382) is part of the European ecological network Natura 2000. It was declared by Decision No. 122 of the Council of Ministers of 2 March 2007. It is on the list of protected areas for the conservation of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna under Directive 92\/43\/EEC. The boundaries of the Shumen Plateau Protected Area coincide with the boundaries of the Shumen Plateau Nature Park. The protected area has an area of 3930.7 ha within the territorial scope of the Shumen State Forestry and the Preslav State Forestry.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Conservation objectives in\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Shumen Plateau Protected Area<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Preservation of the area of natural habitats and habitats of species and their populations subject to conservation within the protected area.<\/li><li>Preservation of the natural state of natural habitats and habitats of species subject to conservation within the protected area, including the natural species composition, characteristic species and environmental conditions of these habitats.<\/li><li>Restoration, if necessary, of the area and natural condition of priority natural habitats and habitats of species, as well as populations of species subject to conservation within the protected area.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Subject of protection:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Natural habitats<\/strong>:<\/li><\/ol><p>6110*. Open calciphilic or basiphilic grasslands of Alysso-Sedion albi<\/p><p>6210 *Semi-natural dry grass and shrub communities on limestone (Festuco-Brometalia) (*important orchid habitats)<\/p><p>6240 * Sub-Pannonian steppe grasslands<\/p><p>7220 * Hard water springs with tuffaceous formations (Cratoneurion)<\/p><p>8210 Chamophyte vegetation on limestone rock slopes<\/p><p>8310 Undeveloped caves<\/p><p>9150 Thermophilic beech forests (Cephalanthero-Fagion)<\/p><p>9180 *Mixed forests of the Tilio-Acerion alliance on scree and steep slopes<\/p><p>40A0 *Subcontinental peri-Pannonian shrub communities<\/p><p>91G0 *Pannonian forests with Quercus petraea and Carpinus betulus<\/p><p>91H0 * Pannonian forests with Quercus pubescens<\/p><p>91Z0 Moesian silver-leaved lime forests<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Types:<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>vegetable \u2013 2 pieces: Yankeva kutyavka\u00a0<em>Moehringia<\/em>\u00a0<em>jankae<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Common carp\u00a0<em>Himantoglossum<\/em>\u00a0<em>caprine<\/em><\/li><li>invertebrates \u2013 7 species:\u00a0<em>Callimorpha<\/em>\u00a0<em>quadripunctaria<\/em>, License\u00a0<em>Lycaena<\/em>\u00a0<em>disperse<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0<em>Bolbelasmus<\/em>\u00a0<em>unicorn<\/em>, Ordinary chop\u00a0<em>Cerambyx<\/em>\u00a0<em>pig<\/em><\/li><li>Stag beetle\u00a0<em>Lucanus<\/em>\u00a0<em>deer<\/em>, Beech wood\u00a0<em>Morimus<\/em>\u00a0<em>funeral<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Alpine rosalia\u00a0<em>Rosalia<\/em>\u00a0<em>alpine<\/em><\/li><li>reptiles and amphibians \u2013 6 species: Yellow-bellied toad\u00a0<em>Bombina<\/em>\u00a0<em>variegated<\/em><em>,\u00a0<\/em>Striped fig\u00a0<em>Elaphe<\/em>\u00a0<em>four-lined<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Common pond turtle\u00a0<em>Emys<\/em>\u00a0<em>orbicularis<\/em><em>,\u00a0<\/em>Spiny-backed turtle\u00a0<em>Tortoise<\/em>\u00a0<em>Greece<\/em><em>,\u00a0<\/em>The spiny-tailed turtle\u00a0<em>Tortoise<\/em>\u00a0<em>Hermann<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Great crested newt\u00a0<em>Triturus<\/em>\u00a0<em>karelinii<\/em><\/li><li>mammals \u2013 14 species: Dobrudja hamster\u00a0<em>Mesocricetus<\/em>\u00a0<em>Newton<\/em><em>,\u00a0<\/em>Long-winged bat\u00a0<em>Miniopterus<\/em>\u00a0<em>writers<\/em><em>,\u00a0<\/em>Sharp-eared nightjar\u00a0<em>Myotis<\/em>\u00a0<em>blythii<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Tricolor nightgown\u00a0<em>Myotis<\/em>\u00a0<em>emarginatus<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Large nightshade\u00a0<em>Myotis<\/em>\u00a0<em>myotis<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Mediterranean horseshoe crab\u00a0<em>Rhinolophus<\/em>\u00a0<em>blasii<\/em><em>,\u00a0<\/em>Long-eared nightjar\u00a0<em>Myotis<\/em>\u00a0<em>bechstein<\/em>, Long-toed nightjar\u00a0<em>Myotis<\/em>\u00a0<em>capaccinii<\/em>\u00a0Southern horseshoe crab\u00a0<em>Rhinolophus<\/em>\u00a0<em>euryale<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Large horseshoe crab\u00a0<em>Rhinolophus<\/em>\u00a0<em>ferrumequinum<\/em>, Small horseshoe crab\u00a0<em>Rhinolophus<\/em>\u00a0<em>hipposideros<\/em><em>,\u00a0<\/em>Horseshoe Bend of Meheli\u00a0<em>Rhinolophus<\/em>\u00a0<em>local<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Laluger\u00a0<em>Spermophilus<\/em>\u00a0<em>citellis<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u00a0Pied ferret\u00a0<em>Vormela<\/em>\u00a0<em>overstrained<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>For the habitats and species subject to protection, a &quot;Model Management Plan for the Shumen Plateau Protected Area&quot; has been developed. It provides detailed characteristics of all species and habitats, determines their favorable conservation status, and lists threats, measures and recommendations for their protection, management and monitoring.<\/p><p>Specific regimes are applied to maintain the favorable conservation status of habitats in the long term. They are diverse and tailored to their species. For example:<\/p><ul><li>The preservation of key elements of biodiversity \u2013 islands of old age, trees with hollows, areas of tranquility, etc.<\/li><li>Mandatory maintenance felling.<\/li><li>Grazing ban.<\/li><li>Prohibition on changing the use of land, except in the interests of public health and safety or for other reasons of overriding public interest, including those resulting in exceptionally beneficial consequences for the environment.<\/li><li>Prohibition of all types of logging.<\/li><li>Prohibition of all types of regeneration felling in tall-stemmed plantations, with the exception of elective and long-term gradual ones.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The implementation of a complex of silvicultural activities, including habitat maintenance and restoration, in accordance with the management plan for the Shumen Plateau Protected Area, is a guarantee for the successful protection and preservation of the natural habitat types and species in the Shumen Plateau Protected Area.<\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Nature has created places worthy of admiration and enjoyment, and one of them is the Shumen Plateau. 3,896 ha of it were declared a protected area on February 5, 1980 in order to preserve the valuable plant and animal species, the plateau landscape and places suitable for recreation and tourism. The park is a wonderful green attraction for all those who love a healthy lifestyle and combines impressive natural creations and archaeological sites. A walk in the park immerses us in the ancient history of the Bulgarians among living nature for exciting experiences in all seasons. Only the Shumen Plateau Nature Park is associated with the phrase &quot;Bulgaria begins here&quot; and is part of our national wealth. It is phenomenal because it takes us 1300 years back, to the time and to the spirit of our ancestors.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Come and see for yourself!<\/strong><\/p><p>The Management of the Shumen Plateau National Park was established on 01.11.1995 by Order No. 404\/ 31.10.1995 of the Forestry Committee of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria. The activity covers the implementation of the state policy on coordination, methodological guidance and control over the implementation of the development project, scientific and educational activities with the public for the territory of the park, included in the state forest fund and headquartered in the city of Shumen.<\/p><p>By Order No. 198\/ 17.07.1998 of the National Forestry Administration under the Ministry of Forestry and Forestry, the National Park Administration was transformed into the Directorate of the Shumen Plateau National Park.<\/p><p>With the entry into force of the Protected Areas Act (1998), the park was re-categorized into &quot;natural&quot; - one of the categories of protected areas that are managed for the purpose of preserving biological diversity, developing scientific and educational activities, tourism, and sustainable use of natural resources.<\/p><p>By Order 874\/26.09.2003 of the National Forestry Administration under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the National Park Directorate was transformed into the Shumen Plateau Nature Reserve Directorate. It is a specialized territorial unit of the Executive Forestry Agency (EFA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.<\/p><p><strong>We are sure that you will return to rediscover the Shumen Plateau Nature Reserve every time and that it will become our shared love and responsibility!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natura 2000 PROTECTED AREA \u201cSHUMEN PLATEAU\u201d Protected area \u201cShumen Plateau\u201d (BG0000382) is part of the European ecological network \u201cNatura 2000\u201d. It was declared by Decision No. 122 of the Council of Ministers of 2 March 2007. It is on the list of protected areas for the conservation of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna under Directive 92\/43\/EEC. The boundaries of the protected area \u201cShumen Plateau\u201d coincide with the boundaries of the Nature Park \u201cShumen Plateau\u201d. The protected area has an area of 3930.7 ha within the territorial scope of the State Forestry \u201cShumen\u201d and the State Forestry \u201cPreslav\u201d. Conservation objectives in the Protected Area \u201cShumen Plateau\u201d: Preservation of the area of natural habitats and habitats of species and their populations, subject to conservation within the protected area. Preservation of the natural state of natural habitats and habitats of species subject to protection within the protected area, including the natural species composition of these habitats, characteristic species and environmental conditions. Restoration, if necessary, of the area and natural state of priority natural habitats and habitats of species, as well as populations of species subject to protection within the protected area. Subject of protection: Natural habitats: 6110*. Open calciphilic or basiphilic grasslands of Alysso-Sedion albi 6210 *Semi-natural dry grasslands and shrublands on limestone (Festuco-Brometalia) (*important orchid habitats) 6240 *Sub-Pannonian steppe grasslands 7220 *Hard-water springs with tuffaceous formations (Cratoneurion) 8210 Chamophytic vegetation on limestone rock slopes 8310 Undeveloped caves 9150 Thermophilic beech forests (Cephalanthero-Fagion) 9180 *Mixed forests of the Tilio-Acerion alliance on screes and steep slopes 40A0 *Subcontinental peri-Pannonian shrublands 91G0 *Pannonian forests with Quercus petraea and Carpinus betulus 91H0 *Pannonian forests with Quercus pubescens 91Z0 Moesian silver-leaved lime forests Species: plant \u2013 2: Janke&#039;s sedge Moehringia jankae, Common sedge Himantoglossum caprinum invertebrates \u2013 7 species: Callimorpha quadripunctaria, Lycaena dispar, Bolbelasmus unicornis, Common sedge Cerambyx cerdo Stag beetle Lucanus cervus, Beech sedge Morimus funereus, Alpine rosalia Rosalia alpine reptiles and amphibians \u2013 6 species: Yellow-bellied bombina Bombina variegate, Striped sedge Elaphe quatuorlineata, Common pond turtle Emys orbicularis, Spiny-backed tortoise Testudo graeca, Spiny-tailed tortoise Testudo Hermann, Great crested newt Triturus karelinii mammals \u2013 14 species: Dobrudzha hamster Mesocricetus Newton, Long-winged bat Miniopterus schreibers, Sharp-eared bat nightjar Myotis blythii, Tricolor nightjar Myotis emarginatus, Greater nightjar Myotis myotis, Mediterranean horseshoe bat Rhinolophus blasii, Long-eared nightjar Myotis bechsteini, Long-toed nightjar Myotis capaccinii Southern horseshoe bat Rhinolophus euryale, Greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros, Mehelian horseshoe bat Rhinolophus mehelyi, Laluger Spermophilus citellus, Spotted ferret Vormela peregusna For the habitats and species subject to protection, a &quot;Model Management Plan for the Shumen Plateau Protected Area&quot; has been developed. It provides detailed characteristics of all species and habitats, determines their favorable conservation status, and lists threats, measures and recommendations for their conservation, management and monitoring. Specific regimes are applied for the long-term preservation of the favorable conservation status of the habitats. They are diverse and tailored to their species. For example: The preservation of key elements of biodiversity \u2013 islands of old age, trees with hollows, quiet zones, etc. Mandatory conduct of maintenance fellings. Prohibition of grazing. Prohibition of changing the purpose of the land, except in the interest of public health and safety or for other reasons of paramount public interest, including those resulting in extremely beneficial consequences for the environment. Prohibition of conducting all types of fellings. Prohibition of conducting all types of regeneration fellings in tall stands, with the exception of elective and long-term gradual ones. The implementation of a complex of silvicultural activities, including maintenance and restoration of habitats, in accordance with the management plan of the Shumen Plateau Protected Area is a guarantee for the successful protection and preservation of the types of natural habitats and species in the Shumen Plateau Protected Area. Nature has created places worthy of admiration and enjoyment, and one of them is the Shumen Plateau. 3,896 ha of it were declared a protected area on February 5, 1980 to preserve valuable plant and animal species, the plateau landscape and places suitable for recreation and tourism. The park is a wonderful green attraction for all those who love a healthy lifestyle and combines impressive natural creations and archaeological sites. A walk in the park immerses us in the ancient history of the Bulgarians among living nature for exciting experiences in all seasons. Only the Shumen Plateau Nature Park is associated with the phrase &quot;Bulgaria begins here&quot; and is part of our national wealth. It is phenomenal because it takes us 1300 years back, to the time and to the spirit of our ancestors. Come and see for yourself! The Management of the National Park &quot;Shumen Plateau&quot; was established on 01.11.1995 by Order No. 404\/ 31.10.1995 of the Forestry Committee of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria. The activity covers the implementation of the state policy of coordination, methodological guidance and control over the implementation of the development project, scientific and educational activities with the public for the territory of the park, included in the state forest fund and headquartered in the city of Shumen. By Order No. 198\/ 17.07.1998 of the National Forestry Administration under the Ministry of Forestry and Forestry, the Management of the National Park was transformed into the Directorate of the National Park &quot;Shumen Plateau&quot;. With the entry into force of the Protected Areas Act (1998), the park was re-categorized into &quot;natural&quot; - one of the categories of protected areas, which are managed for the purpose of preserving biological diversity, developing scientific and educational activities, tourism and sustainable use of natural resources. By Order 874\/ 26.09.2003 of the National Forestry Administration under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the National Park Directorate was transformed into the Directorate of the Shumen Plateau Nature Reserve. It is a specialized territorial unit of the Executive Forestry Agency (EFA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. 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