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New project to restore bearded vulture population in Bulgaria and the Balkans

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A project that is to restore the population of the bearded vulture in Bulgaria and the Balkans is starting, the Blue Stones Nature Park in Sliven has reported.

In partnership with the Vulture Conservation Foundation from the Netherlands, Milvus Group from Romania and others organizations and companies in the country, experts will work to restore the nesting of the vulture in Bulgaria and to restore the population of wild goats in the Balkan Mountain near Sliven, as well as the populations of other animals.

The project will create an effective network of local supporters to save distressed vultures in Bulgaria and neighboring countries. Activities are planned to promote vultures and prevent threats against them. The project will last for 7 years and totals over 5 million euros as the EU provides 3.9 million euros of the sum.




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