Support for Natura 2000 in Gabrovo and Veliko Tarnovo regions

The project implements measures 15 and 33 of the National Priority Action Framework for the Natura 2000 network. It is aimed at working with key stakeholders in the Gabrovo and Veliko Tarnovo regions, identified on the basis of a preliminary analysis, namely representatives of the tourism sector and competent structures in municipalities. A total of four information meetings are planned in the two regions to present the opportunities provided by the Natura 2000 network, promotion of sustainable forms of tourism, consistent with the objectives of protection in Natura 2000 sites (cultural, religious, health). Good practices from other regions/ countries will be presented, such as the development of agriculture as an industry through which to reduce the depopulation of small settlements. The most appropriate communication channels determined on the basis of the National Information and Communication Strategy for the Natura 2000 network will be used, in particular face-to-face contacts. The project implementation is expected to trigger a process of changing the attitudes of the population towards the Natura 2000 network and its perception as an opportunity and not as a constraint for people. Ultimately, this will lead to building a shared vision for the Natura 2000 ecological network and support for achieving a better degree of conservation of the species and habitats subject to conservation, which is precisely the purpose of the procedure and the priority axis "Natura 2000 and biodiversity "of the program.

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