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Forests, crucial ecosystems for food security

Forests, crucial ecosystems for food security

Mar 21, 2025 | News

In 2025, the theme of the International Day of Forests is “Forests and Food,” emphasizing the crucial role that forests play in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. Forests provide food, fuel, income, and employment, support soil fertility, protect...
Female Saker Falcon Found Poisoned in the Plovdiv Region

Female Saker Falcon Found Poisoned in the Plovdiv Region

Mar 12, 2025 | News

Photos: Green Balkans A female Saker falcon, part of one of the only three known pairs of this globally endangered species breeding in the wild in Bulgaria, was found poisoned in the Plovdiv region. The team from Green Balkans, part of the “Life for...
B14’s long Journey Back to the Wild

B14’s long Journey Back to the Wild

Mar 10, 2025 | News

Photo: © Georgi Chakyrov We are delighted to share an inspiring story of resilience, collaboration, and second chances. Over a year of dedicated cross-border teamwork has culminated in a heart-warming success: following a long and troublesome journey to Greece, severe...
New Cinereous Vulture Pair in the Eastern Rhodopes

New Cinereous Vulture Pair in the Eastern Rhodopes

Feb 14, 2025 | News

Photo: © Stuart Minnikin New Cinereous Vulture Pair was formed in the Eastern Rhodopes in February. The male vulture, numbered 4VU, now in its fifth calendar year, had been alone for a long time but exhibited territorial behavior, occupying an artificial nest built in...