The South-Central State Enterprise with a project worth over 6 million will reduce damages from bears.

The South-Central State Enterprise – DP, Smolyan, received 6,722,032.25 leva for a project aimed at improving the conservation status of forest types of natural habitats, as well as improving the food base for the brown bear (Ursus arctos). A series of studies will be conducted on measures 46, 47, 48, and 49, as well as activities to experiment, demonstrate, and apply forestry practices to increase the capacity of forestry staff and representatives of other stakeholders. Based on the results of the studies, training will be organized, and informational and educational materials on the topic will be prepared and distributed free of charge. For the implementation of the project activities, it is planned to purchase machinery and equipment. The expected results from the implementation of the activities under the procedure include improving the conservation status of the target types of natural habitats, as well as the species Ursus arctos, by applying measures that contribute to ...