Re-introduction of Griffon Vulture in Pirin Mountain
Re-introduction of Griffon Vulture in Pirin MountainAfter the joint effort of the Sapnish organization GREFA and the Bulgarian Fund for the Wild Flora and Fauna, the first part of the project for the return of the Griffon Vulture in Pirin Mountain was successfully carried out.
Karakachan dog
The goal of this project is to restore the Karakachan dog as a livestock guarding dog throughout Bulgaria.
During communist times all the farms were collectivized so only large herds of livestock existed which were permanently watched over by shepherds and were kept securely locked up in state farms at night. This made the role of the Karakachan as a guard dog redundant and the breed came close to extinction.
The goal of this project is to restore the Karakachan dog as a livestock guarding dog throughout Bulgaria.During communist times all the farms were collectivized so only large herds of livestock existed which were permanently watched over by shepherds and were kept securely locked up in state farms at night. This made the role of the Karakachan as a guard dog redundant and the breed came close to extinction. More...
Prevention is Better Than Cure
After decades of inappropriate management, many European conservation projects dedicated to the restoration of natural habitats end up being lost. However, we believe that we currently have a huge opportunity to save the wildlife thriving in this special part of Bulgaria.Latest news
- Re-introduction of Griffon Vulture in Pirin Mountain
- 21/08/2009 Fourth Egyptian Vulture observed at the FWFF vultures feeding site in Kotel Mountain
- 13/08/2009 Third phase of experimental release of Griffon Vultures in Kotel Mountain is ongoing.
- 31/07/2009 Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) observed on the feeding site near Kotel
- 20/07/2009 Three Egyptian Vultures are now present at the feeding site near Kotel
- 06/05/2009 Transhumance Festival in Kotel 2009.
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