Annexes
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Annexes
ANNEX 1 Staff Involved in Management Plan Preparation and Capacity Building -Persina NP Local Staff Name Dimitrova, Ljudmila Bogdanov, Zhivko Dimitrov, Marius Galabov, Mihail Gruev, Georgi Ivanova, Rumjana Markovska, Simana Modev, Stefan Company / Institution EcoInnovation Ltd. WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme University of Forestry University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski" PROLES Engineering Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation Radeva, Vanja Pirin Tourist Forum University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology BAS Liberal Integration Foundation Savev, Slavcho University of Forestry Shurulinkov, Peter Stoilova, Rumjana Stojanov, Ivan Zoology Institute, BAS Sociology Institute, BAS Institute for Agriculture and Seed Research, Obrazcov Chiflik – Rousse Institute of Soil Science "Nikola Poushkarov" Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation Rivex 99 Ninov, Plamen Stojnev, Kiril Tzenova, Radostina Vuchkov, Rumen Role Deputy Team Leader Fisheries Habitats and Vegetation Groundwater GIS / IT Climate, Geology and Geomorphology Cultural and Historical Heritage Hydrology and Hydrography Hydrochemistry and Hydrobiology Public Relations, Communications Vegetation, Flora and Medicinal Plants Fauna Public Awareness Agriculture Soils Environmental Education Urban and Economic Infrastructure EU Staff Name EU Staff – Key Experts Goriup, Paul Brandt, Matthias Karpowicz, Zbigniew Mitchell, Andrew Phillips, Henry EU Staff – Non-key Experts Annex 1 Position Team Leader PR Expert Wetland Resource Expert Economics Expert Forestry and Biodiversity Expert 1 Hickey, Tim Andreasen, Morten H. Bacon, Philip Clark, Tom Crofts, Roger Goriup, Nataliya Green, Simon Keane, Enda Marshall, Suzanne Martin van der Knaap Rast, Georg Simpson, Matthew Annex 1 Project Director Entomology – Mosquitoes Training and Publications Sustainable Development Protected Area Administration Eco-tourism GIS / IT Rural Development Training and Publications Fisheries Wetland Restoration – Hydrology Wetland Restoration Ecology 2 ANNEX 2 Members of Project Steering Committee Representative Mr. Iordan Dardov Mr. Nikolai Kuiumdjiev Marieta Stoimenova Maria Gergelcheva Mihail Mihaylov Milena Ruseva Kaloian Anev Nevena Pavlova Stefka Mihova Svilen Chichev Maria Radeva Viara Stefanova Borislav Bechev Krasimir Kirov Stefan Staykov Stela Bojinova Petar Hubenov Cvetanka Boianova Georgi Tinchev Valentin Slavov Maria Papazova Yordan Kutsarov Valentina Fidanova Annex 2 Position / Organisation Deputy Minister, Ministry of Environment and Water (Chairman) Director of Water Directorate, National coordinator of Wetland Restoration and Pollution Reduction Project (Deputy Chairman) Leader of PCU for WRPRP, MoEW (Officer) Project Coordinator, Chief expert, Directorate for EC Environment Funds, MoEW (Officer) Head of Protected Areas Department, MoEW Senior expert, Water Directorate, MoEW Senior expert, Protected Areas Department, MoEW Senior expert, Directorate for Environmental Monitoring, Department “Monitoring of Biological Diversity and Protected Areas”, EEA Junior expert, Directorate for Environmental Monitoring, Department “Monitoring of Waters”, EEA Director of Enterprise “Prison Activities Fund” Chief expert, Sector “Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Security” in Directorate “Electro Supply Safety”, MEE Expert, Directorate for Development of Village Areas and Investments, MAF Head of Protected Areas Section, Regional Environmental Inspectorate, Pleven Junior expert, Protected Areas and Biodiversity, REI, Rousse Chief expert, Protected Areas and Biodiversity, REI, Veliko Turnovo Director, Persina Nature Park Directorate State expert in Land Regulation, Agricultural Producers and Land Registrations, Information Technologies Directorate, MAF Chief of sector in Land Regulation Directorate, MAF Chief expert, Protected Areas, MAF Head of sector, Irrigation systems, EAD State expert in Directorate “Public works”, MRDBW Executive Director, Kalimok-Brushlen Protected Site “Green Balkans” – Bulgaria – NGO 1 Annex 3 LIST Workshops and Hearings for Preparation of Management Plan - Persina NP Second regular meeting of the Consultative Council of Persina NP, 12.03.2005, Belene Main objectives: ¾ Presentation of the Danube Wetland Management Project and the Model for stakeholder involvement in the design of the Danube Wetland Management Plan process; and ¾ Provision of necessary information for stakeholders, connected with the objectives, special features, meaning of the Management Plan; legal background for the preparation and design process, hearings and approval. Third regular meeting of the Consultative Council of Persina NP, 13.04.200514.04.2005, Tryavna Session 1, Forum 1: Natural processes (Nature and Biodiversity) - 10.05.2005, Belene Session 1, Forum 2: Economic processes (Sustainable business development) 11.05.2005, Belene Session 1, Forum 3: Public Relations and Education - 26.04.2005, Belene Session 1, Forum 4: Finance and Management - 11.05.2005, Belene Main objectives: ¾ Definition of the long-term Vision and objectives for Persina NP; ¾ Procedures and proposals for the Management Plan related to the natural processes; ¾ Identification of measures to increase public awareness; ¾ Presentation of the Small Grant Project Program of WRPRP; ¾ Presentation of the Communication Strategy; ¾ Looking for new projects and activities connected with the Communication Strategy; ¾ Discussion on the requirements and the procedures of the EU programmes for finance and identification of other funding sources; and ¾ Discussion on the opportunities for private finance (attraction of donors and collection of membership fees). Forth regular meeting of the Consultative Council of Persina NP, 26.05.2005, Belene Second Session of Forum 2, 05.07.2005, Svishtov Second Session of Forum 1 08.07.2005, Belene Second Session of Forum 3, 12.07.2005, Belene Second Session of Forum 4, 12.07.2005, Belene Main objectives: ¾ Final formulation of the Vision for Persina NP; ¾ Presentation of concept for the Dialogue and Information Point in Belene; Annex 3 1 ¾ Preparation for the Opening in line with introduction of the Management plan objectives to the general public; ¾ Presentation of the Farmer Transition Fund; ¾ Presentation of the Tourism Development Strategy in Svishtov (Nature, History, Winery); ¾ Presentation of the Tourism Development Plan of DWM Project; ¾ Introduction to the Management Plan zonation process; ¾ Presentation of the results of the mosquito analysis (Mosquito Management); and ¾ Institutional Capacity analysis and discussion of suitable solutions within the existing regulations and procedures. Fifth regular meeting of the Consultative Council of Persina NP, 14.07.2005, Svishtov Third session of Forum 2, 17.09.2005, Sofia Third session of Forum 1, 21.08.2005, Svishtov Third session of Forum 3, 29.09.2005, Svishtov Main objectives: ¾ Presentation of the findings of the international expert on mosquito control; ¾ Presentation of the Interim Management Plan; ¾ Presentation of the Management Plan zonation concept; ¾ Introduction of the wine-production in Svishtov in the context of sustainable business development; ¾ Introduction to organic agriculture production methods and organic produce as a quality and healthy food; ¾ Introduction to the newest trends in the marketing of organic agricultural products (packaging); ¾ Presentation on traditional Bulgarian techniques for production of organic products; ¾ Establishment of contacts, collecting literature and information on organic agriculture; and ¾ Preparation for the forthcoming session for grant application under the Small Grants Programme of WRPRP. Sixth regular meeting of the Consultative Council of PNP, 13.10.2005, Belene Official opening of the Dialogue and Information Point in the Community Hall in Belene. Main objectives: ¾ Presentation on the visit of representatives from the two protected areas to the UK; ¾ Presentation of the reports of the DWM Project experts and draft zonation; and ¾ Opening of the Dialogue and Information Point in Belene. Joint Workshop of Forums II and IV for Kalimok-Brushlen PS and Persina NP, 26.10.2005, Rousse Main objectives: Annex 3 2 ¾ Introduction to the EU LEADER Programme, its requirements, potential and approach; ¾ Presentation on opportunities for preparation of LEADER to support financing for implementation of the Management Plans for both areas; ¾ Irish experience with LEADER and good practices in Sligo County; and ¾ Presentation on the latest LEADER developments in Bulgaria. Workshop Management of private agricultural lands within Persina NP, 09.11.2005, Belene Main objectives: ¾ Presentation on organic agricultural practices which can be applied in the management of agricultural land; and ¾ Opportunities and conditions for financing agricultural activities within Persina NP. Seventh regular meeting of the Consultative Council of Persina NP, 05.12.2005, Belene Main objectives: ¾ Using the 5th anniversary of Persina NP to present to the general public the objectives of the Management Plan, information on zonation and subsequent steps; ¾ Discussion of Management Models for the Nature Parks in Bulgaria; ¾ Presentation of CMS software and its opportunities for Protected Areas Management; and ¾ EU Accession: Opportunities for financing implementation of the Management Plan and Sustainable Rural Development. Annex 3 3 Annex 4 Available Equipment for Persina NP Administration (August 2005) Item Model and Serial Number Chainsaw "Husqvarna" model №365-1бр, No. 024500821 DELL Inspiron 1150 /P4/2,8 GHz/ XGA 14,1' № 07898349890344 Notebook Carrying case Charging device External floppy drive Optic mouse Desktop computer DELL Optiplex GX270 P IV 2,8 GHz/533Mhz No. 840Х41J DELL 17' serial number CN-03X729478043C6C4F1 Monitors Mouse Speakers - 2 Keyboard Software GPS device Batteries – 4 Charging device Data transfer cable Car charger Tripod Swarovski Carrying case Zoom Ocular – 20-60x Professional binoculars Carrying case Desktop computer Mouse, mouse-pad Pinnacle Studio 9.0. Magellan Platinum Swarovski, № U740929484 Swarovski, № V740731482 Swarovski EL 10x42WB, № L741694631 Prosoft terminator, serial number: 1942244563, Monitor "Hyundai" V570 15" serial number: S8А90HD19J05653 Office XPSB, Microsoft Windows 98 EPSON EPL 5900 L, serial number: D2ZZ005491 Software Laser Printer Printer STUDIOJET 300 OLIVETTI, serial number: 4017282 Canon B155EE serial number: EKQ50663 ASUS CUPLE - VM/VGA/SB serial number: 1BMK096661 Fax machine Desktop computer HDD 40 GB Maxtor/100 FDD 1.44MB SONY CD 52xSONY Keyboard Loud Speakers 80W Monitor Wardrobe Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet Computer desk + cabinet Table Annex 4 LG 15 552V SN: 105АС46981 84/40/190 40/40/150 40/40/150 138/69/73 1 Item Model and Serial Number Table Foot-chairs Heater – 3 Metal fireproof safe Sofa Office chair Modul R42 Modul Modul R61 Chairs – 6 Desks – 5 Chairs – 4 Radiators – 2 Digital video camera Оrion Shell МОК2004 Model - Visi еко Nero Diplomat SONY, model №DCR-TRV740E, SN 1173255 MAZDA, Model УН, Registration No. С4826НС, Chassis No. JMZUN8F424W328346, Engine No. WLAT40781, Date of registration 06.11.2003 Nokia 6510, IMEI 351472100230347 NEC Power Mate VL4, SN 8508087003 Car GSM Desktop computer, Keyboard, Mouse Monitor Benq 17'' G781 LR NI TCO 99 flat, SN 99900717M224600085T7A7M2 Serial №24806262LXA Benq DS550, SN 99Y3317B1A30600126H Kyocera Mita FS 1010, SN XAL2Z47311 Benq S2W500E, SN99$12619UE24603216SSX000T Canon S6300, SN 02366 Canon NP-6317, SN UKB27899 LG Flatron 775FT, SN101WA33623 LG Flatron 775FT, SN101WA35666 Most, SN 010032335 Most, SN 010032692 PARTNER External copy disc Multimedia Printer Scanner Printer Copy machine Monitor Monitor Desktop computer, Keyboard, Mouse Desktop computer, Keyboard, Mouse LEGA Flipchart Fans – 3 Computer configuration Receiver - Andrew Radio Modem Hide for bird-watching Bird-watching Point Recreation Point on the Danube river-bank: Summer – house, 6 Tables and 6 benches, Fireplace, 4 benches and 4 tables, Parking place Heaters – 6 Boiler – 50 l Telephone device – 2 Telephone Annex 4 AIR LAN PCI GE9257, SN20065863 2 Item Model and Serial Number Recreation Point and a finish line of bicycle route for Kaykusha PS Car-audio system Safe-belts – 1 set Car tyres – 1 set Car –pump Anti-radar GSM device Car Pier for hobby fishing at ХТК site FORD, Registration No.: ЕН 9998 ХХ - GSM Battery, Charger. SIMENS A51, Ф№355426002388781 battery Ф№V30145-K1310-X250-1-NT SIM Card No. 0887977105 Charger model № М 04040468 SIMENS A51, Ф№355426002388336 battery Ф№V30145-K1310-X250-1-NT SIM Card No. 0887977359 Charger model № М 04040469 SIMENS A51, Ф№355426002408597, battery Ф№V30145-K1310-X250-1-МХ, SIM Card No. 0887980018, charger model № М 04040467 GSM Battery, Charger. GSM Battery, Charger. Annex 4 3 Additional Equipment 1 Item Binocular Units Model 2 BUSHNELL 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Laser Rangefinder Scope Kayak Digital camera PRAKTICA Electro-fisher Bat Detector Bird Net Phytoplankton Net Zooplankton Net Sedgewick-rafter plankton counting chamber Tubular counting chamber Counting chamber Burker Counting chamber for zooplankton Bottom Sampler Aston cylinder sampler with collection net bag Surber sampler with collection net bag Naturalists dredge Standard Pond Net Set of 3 sieves 1 1 2 1 2 1 50 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 21 22 23 24 Zoom Binocular Stereo Microscope Microscope (invert type) Microscope with digital camera Water Level Measuring Device Current flow meter (portable) for shallow waters Portable Oxygen meter with measuring sensor and accessories рН meter Portable Conductivity meter with measuring cell and accessories 1 1 1 1 LEICA LRF1200 SCAN MEOPTA Bushnele HA 75 BIC TOBAGO Luxmedia 4008 SAMUS 725 G BATBOX / MOD Duet / Ecotone ( Mod 716 /12 ) Duncan § ASS Duncan § ASS Duncan § ASS Duncan § ASS Brand Duncan § ASS Duncan § ASS Duncan § ASS Duncan § ASS Duncan § ASS Duncan § ASS Giuliani STEDDY-B with double illumination CETI Inverso CETI Magnum + digital camera OTT Nimbus 1 SEBA FLOWSENS 1 1 OXI 340 I PH 340 I 1 COND 340 I WALZ , WATER PAM CONTROL 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Portable fluorometer 1 Portable photometer with test kits, accessories and consumables 1 Thermoreactor Turbidimeter Visibility Disc acc. to Secchi Water purification system Drying Oven Refrigerator System for membrane filtration with Vacuum Pump Sample bottles 2000 ml 100 ml 500 ml Annex 4 4 NOVA 60 Spectroquant 1 1 1 1 1 1 Thermoreactor CR 4200 TURD 355 IR Idromar VWR Arium 613-15 Binder FD53 Angelantoni Mod FRL 360 V 1 KNF Model No. 022AХ 18 10 20 36 39 40 Item 1000 ml 250 ml Laboratory Accessories Desk computer– Dell Monitor DELL Keyboard DELL Mouse DELL 41 42 Notebook computer – Dell Printer – DELL Annex 4 Units Model 60 20 1 1 1 5 DELL OPTIPLEX GX 280 DELL Model No. Е773s DELL DELL DELL Latitude D 505 Pentiumm725 Laser Printer Dell 1700 ANNEX 5 Project Plans Approved During the Last 5 years for Civil Engineering, Use of Resources and Other Activities Impacting on Persina NP No. 1 Reference Wetlands Restoration and Pollution Reduction Project Hydrogeological and Water Balance Models Scope Examines shortfalls in the water balance model proposed by the HPC pre-feasibility study and concerns expressed in the Environmental Assessment carried out by ACG relating to water infiltration, impact on surrounding agricultural land and raising of groundwater tables in the floodplain. Amends the previous model used and provides scenarios for flooding of Belene and Kalimok-Brushlen. 2 Wetlands Restoration and Pollution Reduction Project - Design of Nutrient Trapping Monitoring System (ERM - February 2002) This report provides the design for an environmental monitoring plan. It is based on the technical design studies undertaken by HPC- Bulgaria EOOD, and AQUATEST and Bulgarian representatives from the Central Laboratory of General Ecology of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on behalf of the World Bank through the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW). It provides an outline basis for the proposed monitoring points and parameters. A system to monitor the nutrient trapping of phosphates and nitrates through different environmental media (soil, water, plants, etc.) of the wetland areas treated by the project is proposed. The plan provides the possibility to monitor the impacts of wetland restoration on the biodiversity of the area. Parameters, monitoring frequency and equipment required are identified for both sites. Some guidance on the development and maintenance of a monitoring database is also provided. 3 Design of Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (M&E) for the “Wetland Restoration and Pollution Reduction Project” - Club Ekonomica July 2004 The report comprises three relatively separate parts. The first covers the monitoring of implementation of management goals and objectives at both sites, the second provides a detailed stakeholder analysis and attitude survey and the third concerns the institutional capacity assessment. A series of goals e.g. “To provide for the support of stakeholders to adopt environmentally-friendly economic activities in the two project areas”, are presented together with a methodology for monitoring implementation and sources of verifiable results. An action plan to implement the overall three main objectives for each site is outlined together with a timeline and responsibilities. A series of nine main stakeholders are identified. Analysis is provided from focus groups, population survey and stakeholder questionnaires. The main findings show a low level of awareness and the use of informal channels of communication but overall support for the WRPRP. Expectations relate to employment and tourism. The report recommends: (a) an information campaign, (b) more engagement of stakeholders and (c) more involvement of local communities. The institutional capacity assessment outlines the main tasks and the qualifications necessary to implement them and based on this analysis, a staffing structure is proposed for both sites. 4 Technical Studies for the Design of Wetland Restoration and Nutrient Trapping Final Report (HPC and Aquatest - November The report concerns the identification and design alternatives of wetland restoration scenarios (costs and benefits) at the pre-feasibility level and includes recommendations on the most feasible flooding scenarios for both sites. Scenarios should aim to (a) maximise the water flow though the system and thereby optimise nutrient availability and nutrient trapping, (b) restore biodiversity, (c), maximise fish Annex 5 1 No. Reference 2001) Scope production and thereby create opportunities for fishing industry, (d) minimise sedimentation and (e) restore former wetlands destroyed by river fortification. Based on a hydrodynamic model and using available data, a series of technical alternatives (5 for Belene and 3 for Kalimok) are elaborated. In Belene Alternative 5, flooding to 21.0 m was chosen as it resulted in the biggest benefits in terms of nutrient trapping, wood and fish production. In Kalimok Alternative 2, flooding to 14.0 m was chosen as it combines the biggest benefits in terms of nutrient trapping, wood and fish production and requires the least farmland. An initial estimate of nutrient trapping is provided. The report recognises shortcomings in terms of the model used and the estimation of impacts. 5 Wetlands Restoration and Pollution Reduction Project - Environmental Assessment - (ACG 2002) The report undertakes a standard environmental impact assessment of the planned restoration works at both project sites. It recommends the construction of special fish ladders for the less agile fish species from the lower stretch of the Danube. In relation to fish resources, the report recommends that the wetlands should be provided with an aquatic regime capable of feeding the Danube with larvae and juvenile fish. Concerning the improved purification capacity of these wetlands, a plan for the optimal management of the water in the floodplains in relation to the water level in the river should be elaborated. The report also recommends the removal of all possible organic waste from the project area to reduce the limited loading of the flood areas. The consultants consider the risk of negative impacts by ground water in both project areas as very high during spring because of the possible impact on agricultural lands and of the different ownership of land. The mitigation plan identifies and addresses five issues: (1) reduced pollution and increased fish stocks as a result of wetland restoration; (2) risk of flooding and negative impact of the ground water; (3) health risk (mosquito infestation); (4) impacts of the construction phase on biodiversity, habitats and rare species; and (5) impact of the deposition of excavated spoil. The overall conclusion is that the proposed project complies with the environmental requirements of the World Bank and the restoration is entirely possible with minimal negative impacts on the local population and on the environment. Any further wetland management would result in a significant increase in fish resources with positive economic benefits for the local population, restored unique biodiversity and reduced biogenic elements and pollution (although not to a large extent). 6 Wetlands Restoration and Pollution Reduction Project Communication Strategy - (April 2004) An integral part of the World Bank (WB) project (and the Management Plans) are actions related to public outreach, building of environmental awareness at local, regional and national level, and support for local business initiatives focussing on nature-friendly agriculture and ecotourism. An overall communication strategy which will later serve as a foundation for the communication strategies of the two protected areas is required to support these objectives. The strategy was developed with the active involvement of the administrations of both protected areas and their key partners - local authorities, educational, cultural and religious institutions, non-governmental organisations, business, etc. The key target audiences are also partners in the process of development and implementation of the strategy. The communication actions are divided into five groups according to the target audience and messages, and appropriate approaches: (1) public outreach and media relations; (2) environmental education at national, Annex 5 2 No. Reference Scope regional and local level; (3) visitor services; (4) training and consulting for local agriculture workers and entrepreneurs; and (5) project promotion. There are ten strategic principles (proactive, team building, consistency of messages etc.), which, if applied throughout the implementation of the communication strategy will ensure that the objectives are successfully achieved. A two-year costed and phased action plan is developed based on the outcomes of workshops carried out in both protected areas with the participation of the administrations and their partners. 7 Wetland Restoration and Pollution Reduction - Management Planning of Protected Areas Consultants team for terms of reference (WWF-Auen-Institut November 2001) This is a detailed and comprehensive report. The introduction provides the historical background and context for both sites. The report addresses seven main tasks: (1) Work Plan for biodiversity baseline inventory; (2) data investigation (gap analysis); (3) preparation of ToR for development of the management plans; (4) institutional model for management; (5) design of methodology for biodiversity monitoring; (6) proposal for protected areas activity to be financed under the GEF project; and (7) assessment of near natural flooding in Belene Island and Kalimok-Brushlen PS. The data investigation, while providing a series of data sources, also undertakes a gap analysis for flora and fauna datasets and shows the status of baseline inventories. The report discuses the legal basis for protected areas and provides an institutional analysis with responsibilities and mandates. Administrative structures, together with resources and costs, are proposed for both sites. An outline monitoring plan for aquatic and terrestrial habitats is provided together with the resources required and costings. The Public Awareness Plan includes community development, awareness raising, training and community development aspects (ecotourism, resource management). 8 Biodiversity baseline monitoring on the territory of Persina Natural Park. Preliminary Report 2004 (Veselin Koev) The main objective is to provide primary information and data on biodiversity in the Persina Nature Park area and especially the two Wetland Restoration and Pollution Reduction Project areas. The methodology and its basis are outlined. The report covers fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. It provides monitoring recommendations, species lists, species of conservation importance, areas of importance and threats. 9 Initial Exploration of the Habitats within Persina NP and KalimokBrushlen Protected Site. (Rossen Tzonev) The main objectives were to (a) determine habitat diversity of the areas to be flooded, (b) map the habitats in their present state, (EUNIS classification), (c) evaluate their conservation importance and (d) establish monitoring sites for observation of the most representative ecosystems. The survey methodology is described. The report provides details on the main habitat types and classifies them in accordance with their conservation importance. Species of conservation importance are identified and reported upon. 10 Hydro geological and geotechnical survey of Belene Island – July 2003 Topographical Survey of Belene wetland area - 2003 Provides detailed technical survey data and parameters for soil and base layers (filtration rate, permeability etc) and their impact on the proposed flooding and site works. 11 Annex 5 Includes a series of separate survey and mapping tasks; (a) topographic survey of Belene wetland (1:5000), GPS and digital; (b) design of primary and secondary geodetic control network; (c) detailed mapping of inlet and outlet points and inland border dykes (1:1000); (d) 3 No. Reference Scope verification of maps for land use; and (e) ownership and technical survey on condition of the dykes 12 Technical project for wetland restoration of 1,000 ha on Belene Island 13 Action Plan for Implementation of Strategy for Protection and Restoration of Floodplain Forests on the Bulgarian Danube Islands 2003 - 2007 The project concerns the technical parameters for construction of facilities for wetland maintenance. The expectation is that the restoration will result in nutrient reduction of the Danube waters, increase in the unique biodiversity and fish population with consequent economic benefits for the local population. The Action Plan outlines the background and rationale for restoration of the floodplain forests - (The Bulgarian Danube islands encompass14 groups of habitats with 53 main types and combinations. Seven islands and island groups are Important Bird Areas, four are important areas for the conservation of European flora and fauna under the European programme CORINE BIOTOPES, and one island is part of a Ramsar site.). Sites for restoration and criteria for selection are presented as well as a discussion on methods to be used and silvicultural activities. The Action Plan addresses: (a) the expansion of existing and designation of new areas; (b) improving protected areas management; (c) practices for sustainable use; and (d) capacity building. Activities are costed and phased over the planning timeframe. 14 Strategy for Protection and Restoration of Natural Floodplain Forests on the Bulgarian Danube Islands The strategy sets out the current status of floodplain forests, their biological importance and threats to their continuation. The main aims of the strategy are to: (a) preserve the existing natural habitats and communities on the Danube islands; (b) expand the area of floodplain forests with local species; (c) preserve habitats of rare, protected and valuable wild plant and animal species; (d) preserve the tree species gene pool; (e) provide conditions for sustainable preservation of timber and non-timber island resources; (f) intensify poplar wood production outside of areas for conservation and restoration and (g) enhance public and institutional awareness and commitment. 15 Final Report to the PCU: Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (including management plans) - (Prof Hammerton 2002) This report represents an independent review of the WRPRP environmental assessment (EA) undertaken by ACG. The report, with some minor reservations, concurs with the main findings and recommendations of the EA. However, it expresses concern on a number of issues: (a) alternatives selected preclude maximum flood area and are based on cost not habitat; (b) basis for levels of nutrient removal; and (c) limited opportunities for fish and aquatic fauna entry to the flood areas. 16 Forestry Management Plans for Svishtov (1996) and Nikopol (1996) Forestry Boards Joint air quality monitoring system for the Bulgarian and Romanian boundary towns on lower Danube Standard forest inventory, stand mapping and management prescriptions down to sub compartment for the 10 years period. Tourist Development Program for Belene Municipality (2005) This one year programme reviews the poor tourism development within Belene Municipality. Within the programme the potential opportunities, needs, desires and motivation of the citizens and the business for certain activities in the tourist field will be examined. 17 18 Annex 5 Cross-border project for air quality control in the conflict zones in the lower Danube region. This project covers four cross-border twinned towns: Nikopol –Turnu Magurele, Svishtov - Zimnicea, Rousse Giurgiu and Silistra – Calarasi. The large industrial plants are identified as the main source of air pollution. 4 No. Reference Scope 19 Strategy for future development of cultural tourism in Svishtov Municipality 20 Environmental Impact Assessment Report of Investment Proposal for the Construction of Belene NPS The objective is to underline the advantages of the tourism in Svishtov and at the same time to motivate the development of alternative tourism. This includes combining the cultural and historical sites along common themes as well as combining different cultural-tourist sites in one region. Approved on 22nd November, 2004 by Decision No. 18-8/2004 of the Minister of Environment and Waters because of the following reasons: 1. The EIA provides the current status of environmental components and factors and an assessment of the potential impacts arising from the construction and operation of the Belene NPS according to different technological solutions. The conclusion of expert opinion is that under normal operation, significant environmental and local population impact is not expected nor is there likelihood of any major transboundary impact. 2. The site for the Belene NPS is suitable and has the necessary environmental potential to accommodate a NPS of capacity 2,000 MW. 3. The selected project area has well developed infrastructure and no additional areas are required to provide any further infrastructure. 4. The ecological assessment was provided for public assess. Six meetings were carried out for public consultaion including in Romania. As a result, protocols are provided from all public consultations as well as written statements from the stakeholders and statements from the investor NEC (National Electricity Company). Potential impacts on the environment during construction and use of the nuclear power station Belene and mitigation measures are provided in Table 6.1-1 of the Enironmental Impact Assessment 21 Improvement of navigation conditions in the Danube – Bulgaria/ Romania section relating to Belene Batim Annex 5 If the project will be implemented as proposed, it will represent a potential danger to the critical ecosystems in the Nature Park. Changes in the water regime resulting in reduced water levels and a danger to the riverine water habitats not only in the Nature Park but all along the Danube. 5 Annex 6 Hydrology and Hydrography Persina NP Table 6.1 Water Balance for Persina (Belene island) – surface waters in an average dry year Month Precipitation 50% (mm) Eо (mm) El (mm) Er (mm) Surface waters m3x103 m3x103 m3x103 m3x103 Cover Type Water Soil Reed beds Soil Water surface Reed Total Area 1 48 9.3 6 11 20.1 0.853 0.8 0.031 1.6 0.059 22.5 0.943 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 40 42 50 67 76 55 45 11.2 46.5 81 105.4 126 161.2 167.4 7 28 48 63 75 96 100 13 56 97 126 151 193 201 0.670 0.286 0.033 0.082 0.016 -0.829 -1.104 0.023 -0.004 -0.025 -0.031 -0.040 -0.085 -0.098 0.042 -0.022 -0.076 -0.095 -0.120 -0.222 -0.249 0.735 0.261 -0.067 -0.044 -0.145 -1.135 -1.452 9 10 11 12 Year 35 42 51 52 605 108 52.7 27 9.3 905 64 31 16 6 540 130 63 32 11 1086 -0.592 0.212 0.701 0.934 1.301 -0.058 -0.009 0.019 0.034 -0.240 -0.151 -0.034 0.030 0.065 -0.770 -0.802 0.169 0.750 1.033 0.291 Table 6.2.Water Balance for Persina (Belene island) – surface waters in a very dry year Month Precipitation 50% (mm) Eо (mm) El (mm) Er (mm) Surface waters m3x103 m3x103 m3x103 m3x103 Annex 6 Cover Type Water Soil Reed beds Soil Water surface Reed Total Area 1 34 9.3 6 11 20.1 0.568 0.8 0.020 1.6 0.036 22.5 0.623 2 3 4 5 28 30 35 47 11.2 46.5 81 105.4 7 28 48 63 13 56 97 126 0.432 0.036 -0.264 -0.317 0.014 -0.014 -0.037 -0.047 0.024 -0.042 -0.099 -0.127 0.469 -0.019 -0.400 -0.490 1 6 54 126 75 151 -0.437 -0.058 -0.156 -0.651 7 39 161.2 96 193 -1.156 -0.098 -0.248 -1.502 8 32 167.4 100 201 -1.372 -0.109 -0.271 -1.751 9 25 108 64 130 -0.801 -0.067 -0.168 -1.035 10 30 52.7 31 63 -0.038 -0.019 -0.054 -0.110 11 36 27 16 32 0.398 0.007 0.006 0.410 12 37 9.3 6 11 0.624 0.022 0.041 0.687 Year 426 905 540 1086 -2.299 -0.383 -1.056 -3.738 Table 6.3.Water Balance for Kaikusha – surface waters in a very dry year Month Precipitation 50% (mm) Eо (mm) El (mm) Er (mm) Surface waters m3x103 m3x103 m3x103 m3x103 Cover Type Area Water Soil Reed beds Soil Water surface Reed Total 1 48 9.3 6 11 2.15 0.091 0.1 0.004 0.2 0.007 2.45 0.103 2 3 4 5 6 7 40 42 50 67 76 55 11.2 46.5 81 105.4 126 161.2 7 28 48 63 75 96 13 56 97 126 151 193 0.072 0.031 0.004 0.009 0.002 -0.089 0.003 0.000 -0.003 -0.004 -0.005 -0.011 0.005 -0.003 -0.009 -0.012 -0.015 -0.028 0.080 0.027 -0.009 -0.007 -0.018 -0.127 8 45 167.4 100 201 -0.118 -0.012 -0.031 -0.162 9 10 11 12 Year 35 42 51 52 605 108 52.7 27 9.3 905 64 31 16 6 540 130 63 32 11 1086 -0.063 0.023 0.075 0.100 0.139 -0.007 -0.001 0.002 0.004 -0.030 -0.019 -0.004 0.004 0.008 -0.096 -0.090 0.017 0.081 0.112 0.013 Table 6.4.Water Balance for Kaikusha – surface waters in a very dry year Month Precipitation 50% (mm) Eо (mm) El (mm) Er (mm) Surface waters m3x103 Cover type m3x103 Water surface Reed Total m3x103 m3x103 Annex 6 Area 1 34 2 28 3 30 4 35 5 47 6 54 7 39 8 32 9 25 10 30 11 36 12 37 Year 426 2.15 9.3 6 11 0.061 11.2 7 13 0.046 46.5 28 56 0.004 81 48 97 -0.028 105.4 63 126 -0.034 126 75 151 -0.047 161.2 96 193 -0.124 167.4 100 201 -0.147 108 64 130 -0.086 52.7 31 63 -0.004 27 16 32 0.043 9.3 6 11 0.067 905 540 1086 -0.246 0.1 0.002 0.002 -0.002 -0.005 -0.006 -0.007 -0.012 -0.014 -0.008 -0.002 0.001 0.003 -0.048 0.2 2.45 0.005 0.068 0.003 0.051 -0.005 -0.003 -0.012 -0.045 -0.016 -0.056 -0.020 -0.073 -0.031 -0.167 -0.034 -0.194 -0.021 -0.115 -0.007 -0.013 0.001 0.044 0.005 0.075 -0.132 -0.426 Water Soil Reed beds Soil 2 Table 6.5.Water balance elements for Belene in a typical year for the Danube Water Balance Typical Year (Danube River) Probability of Exceeding Initial water level Initial Volume Inflow from the Danube River Outflow to the Danube River Pumping Inflow Pumping Outflow Infiltration-Filtration Volume Precipitation- Evaporation Volume Final Volume Marsh Life-Time Precipitation Evaporation Average Air Temperature Average Water Temperature Sediment balance: Average concentration Volumetric Density Transition Coefficient Inflow Suspended Sediments Outflow Suspended Sediments Silted Sediments Water level characteristics For the Danube River: Maximum Average Minimum For the Wetland: Maximum Average Minimum Annex 6 Unit 1977 20 18.3 93.6 22,769.7 11,987.4 1,545.4 0 -6,796.4 -2,405.9 1,925 365 1997 50 18.3 93.6 84,903.4 65,456.6 1273 0 -13,631.8 -3,422.9 3,033 365 1989 80 18.3 93.6 31,408 20,121.2 696.4 0 -7,995.8 -2,598 908 358 1990 95 18.3 93.6 8,785.3 0 377 0 -3,675.6 -1,106.2 4,600.2 331 (mm) (mm) (oC) (oC) 537.4 740.5 12.5 13.1 481.9 721.3 11.5 13 481.9 806.8 12.9 13.6 356 857.1 13.1 14.3 (Kg/m3) (t/m3) (-) (m3) (m3) (m3) 0.135 1.65 0.11 1,863 108 1,755 0.103 1.65 0.11 5,300 449 4,851 0.085 1.65 0.11 1618 114 1504 0.135 1.65 0.11 719 0 719 (m) (m) (m) 22.73 19.35 16.88 20.8 18.81 16.83 20.87 18.31 16.65 19.65 17.9 16.38 (m) (m) (m) 20.5 19.66 18.67 20.49 19.69 18.96 20.47 19.23 18.1 19.65 18.8 18.1 (%) (m) (‘000 m3) (‘000 m3) (‘000 m3) (‘000 m3) (‘000 m3) (‘000 m3) (‘000 m3) (‘000 m3) (Days) 3 Annex 7 Classification scheme for natural habitats in Persina NP according to the Palaearctic Classification 22 Standing fresh water 22.411 Duckweed covers 22.412 Frogbit rafts 22.415 Salvinia covers 22.4312 Water chestnut carpets 24 Running water 24.15 Metapotamal and hypotamal streams 24.22 Vegetated river gravel banks 24.31 Un-vegetated river sand banks 24.52 Euro-Siberian annual river mud communities 31 Temperate heath and scrub 31.8B31 Moesian oriental horn beam thickets 34 Steppes and dry calcareous grasslands 34.311 Helleno-Balkanic savory steppes 34.31612 Moesio-Carpathian andropogonid steppes 37. Humid grassland and tall herb communities 37.13 Continental tall herb communities 38 Mesophile grasslands 38.114 Continental pastures 41 Broad-leaved deciduous forests 41.8411 Moesian silver lime woods 44 Temperate riverine and swamp forests and brush 44.128 Continental riverine willow scrub 44.132 Eastern-European poplar – willow forests + Amorpha fruticosa 53 Water-fringe vegetation 53.1111 Freshwater Phragmites beds 53.1121 Dry Phragmites beds 53.12 Common clubrush beds 53.132 Lesser reedmace beds 53.146 Water dropwort-great yellowcress communities 53.215 Tufted sedge and sward sedge tussocks 62 Inland cliffs and exposed rocks 62.1A Illyro-Balkanic calcareous cliffs 64 Inland sand dunes 64.713 Pontic dune pioneer grasslands 64.715 Pontic dune closed grasslands 82 Crops 83 Orchards, groves and tree plantations 83.1 High-stem orchards 83.211 Traditional vineyards 83.3112 Native pine plantations 83.321 Poplar plantations 83.324 Locust tree plantations 86 Town, villages, industrial sites 86.1 Towns Annex 7 1 86.2 Villages 86.412 Gravel quarries 86.3 Active industrial sites 86.4 Old industrial sites 86.6 Archaeological sites 87 Fallow land, waste places 89 Industrial lagoons and reservoirs, canals 89.22 Ditches and small canals 89.24 Sewage farms and sewage works Annex 7 2 ANNEX 8 Forest Habitat Types According to the “Classification scheme for growth location types in Bulgaria”, 1983, eleven types of forests have been defined and mapped within Persina NP. They determine the comparatively high diversity of types in the two sub-belts. Sub-belt of floodplain and riverine forests (0-600 m) ¾ Floodplain, very wet, alluvial and marsh soils (typical willow) - СD-4 (1) This habitat has a comparatively limited extent covering only 120.3 ha or 2.9% of the wood-production area. It is distributed on the Danube islands and covers the lowest parts that are situated between the dyke and the banks up to +1 m above the medium river level. The flooding is continuous (for 4 to 6 months) and during the vegetation period flooding is from 70 to 100 days and is typified by standing water in the closed and open slightly sloping micro-depressions of the area. The habitat has been formed in the zatons (internal island channels) of the islands with meadowmarsh soils. The richness of these soils is difficult to exploit due to their prolonged flooding and heavy composition, as well as the shallow ground water. This is the reason why native willow forests with productivity class III dominate and almost all of the under-storey (80%) is colonised by Amorpha. ¾ Floodplains, wet on meadow-marsh soil (willow-poplar) - С-3 (2) This is the most widespread habitat within the Nature Park covering 1,191.5 ha or 28.4% of the wood-productive area. The continuous flooding in the dyke-bank zone for 2 to 4 months is due to its position within the medium level of the Danube which is within the +1 to +2 m line. The main vegetation is pure plantations of White Willow Salix alba in bad condition and productivity class II-III and cultures of Euro-American Poplar. Also typical for this habitat is significant coverage (up to 80%) by Amorpha. ¾ Floodplain, fresh to wet, on alluvial soil (proper willow) - D-2,3 (3) This is also quite widespread covering 1,020.9 ha or 24.4% of the wood-productive area of the Nature Park. It occurs along the Danube bank and the islands. It covers the areas between the +2 and +3 m line compared to the medium river level in the dyke-bank zone. The flooding on average is continuous for 1 to 2 months and typically the water bodies do not stagnate for long but are in constant flow from the higher to the lower parts of the area. The natural vegetation here is represented mainly by White Willow Salix alba, White, Grey and Black Poplar Populus nigra and pure plantations of White Willow and Black Poplar constitute 16.2% of the habitat area. ¾ Floodplain, fresh on alluvial soil (drained willow) - С-2 (4) The forest type covers only 28.7 ha or 0.7% of the wood-productive area. It occurs in areas of the dyke-bank zone that are situated above +3 m line compared to the medium Danube level. The flooding is of short duration being about 1 month annually and the water flow is continuous and rapid. The natural vegetation is represented by White Willow, White Mulberry Morus alba and White Poplar Populus alba. ¾ Drained, fresh meadow-marsh soil (drained former marshlands) - D-2 (5) Annex 8 1 The habitat is one of the most widespread covering 836.3 ha or 20.0% of the woodproductive area in the Nature Park. Due to the lack of other appropriate habitats, the areas surrounded by the dyke on Belene Island were added independently based on the depth of the ground water. The natural vegetation is represented by cultures of White Willow (72.9% of the afforested area of the habitat) and White Poplar. ¾ Valley fresh on alluvial-meadow soil (proper willow) - D-2 (7) This habitat has the least extent covering only 3.7 ha or 0.1% of the wood-productive area of the Nature Park. It occurs on the bank of the River Osam in sections 46 (a) and (b). ¾ Valley fresh on alluvial soil (drained willow) - С-2 (8) The forest type is not widely occurring and covers 27.4 ha or 0.7% of the woodproductive area. It occurs along the bank of the River Osam in section 46 в⎟к, 1. The vegetation here is represented by Walnut Regia spp. culture of productivity class I and willow culture. M-I-2 Sub-belt of the plain-hilly oak forests (0 – 400 м) ¾ Fresh, on slopes of leached Chernozem soil – СD-2 (14) The area of this plain habitat is 217.1 ha or 6.4% of the wood-productive area. It occurs in raked plateau or plain areas up to 10 degree slope with sheltered aspects. Despite the good productive potential of the habitat, the diversity of species is very poor. Including plantations and cultures, there are only eight tree species and most of these have a relatively small area. The vegetation is characterised by the pure Acacia plantations and cultures which cover 85.8% of the habitat. In the remaining forests, Black Pine Pinus nigra cultures at 4.9% of the area have the largest representation. Plantations of Silver-leaved Lime Tilia petiolaris and cultures of Walnut Juglans spp. and Spruce Picea spp. can also be found. The condition of the plantations varies significantly as does their productivity. The average productivity class for Acacia Robinia pseudoacacia is III which is less than the potential of the habitat. The reason for this is tip-drying of the trees which is quite evident here. ¾ Plain and on slopes, dry, on leached chernozem soil - D-1 (13) This covers a small area of 160.3 ha or 3.8% of the wood-productive area. As for the previous habitat, it occurs in plain areas with up to 10 degree slope, but with sunny aspect. The vegetation is typified by Acacia plantations and cultures that cover 98.2% of the forested area of the habitat. The rest of the habitat is covered by spruce cultures (0.8 ha) and mixed plane-leaved cultures (1.8 ha). Because of the high percentage of tip-drying damage, productivity is less than the full potential. ¾ Fresh, on slopes of Leached Chernozem soil – CD-2 (14) This is the most widespread type within the sub-belt covering 356.4 ha or 8.5% of the wood- productive area. It occurs on a wide variety of land forms, more often on slopes of between 11 and 20 degrees with shaded aspect. There is a large variety of tree species and plantations, more so than for other forest types due to the relatively large area and variety of land forms. The total number of the tree species is 13. The native vegetation is represented by Flowering Ash Fraxinus ornus, Elm Ulmus spp., Annex 8 2 Oak Quercus spp. and the productivity class ranges from III to V. However, the main tree species is Acacia, which defines the character of the vegetation. Pure Acacia plantations and cultures represent 49.6% of the forest area. In addition, 1% of the area is covered by mixed broadleaved plantations dominated by Acacia. Pure Lime forests account for 8 %. This is the same % as for mixed plantations dominated by Lime. There are also pure cultures of Black Pine Pinus nigra with some Black Walnut Juglans nigra accounting for about 2.1%. The pure and mixed plantation dominated by Flowering Ash Fraxinus ornus, Elm Ulmus spp., Red Oak Quercus rubra and Downy Oak Quercus pubescens together represent an area of 15.8%. The pure and mixed plantations dominated by lime are in the best condition and have the highest productivity. The condition of the Black Walnut and Black Pine is relatively good. ¾ Dry, on slopes of leached Chernozem soil – С-1 (15) This growth location is not widespread covering only 170.9 ha or 4.1% of the wood productive area. It is located on sunny inclines or steep slopes with inclination greater than 11 degrees. The diversity of tree species is relatively low with only eight species due to the dryness of the habitat. The diversity of the types of plantations is not great. As for many other forest types, Acacia dominates. The pure and mainly Acacia plantations cover nearly two-thirds of the forest area. Nearly 31.4% of the plantations area is dominated by Flowering Ash and Elm. The Black Pine cultures are about 6.5% and the mixed cultures dominated by Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima are about 2.9%. The condition of the plantations varies from bad to medium. Not all exhibit good growth apart from Black Pine and Acacia cultures which have good productivity. The Acacia is widely affected by tip-drying. Annex 8 3 ANNEX 9 List of Algae Species Found in Persina NP No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DIVISION CYANOPROKARYOTA Anabaena cf. variabilis Kuetz. Anabaena sp. st. Aphanocapsa cf. elachista W. et G. S. West Aphanocapsa sp. Calothrix braunii Born. et Flah. Chrooccus limneticus Lemm. Chrooccus turgidus (Kuetz.) Naeg. Cylindrospermum stagnale (Kuetz.) Born. et Flah. Gloeotrichia echinulata (G. M. Sm.) P. Richt. Nodularia cf. harveyana (Thwait.) Thur. Oscillatoria sp. Phormidium lividum Naeg. in Kuetz. DIVISION EUGLENOPHYTA 13 Euglena cf. acus Ehrenb. 14 Euglena oxyuris Schmarda 15 Euglena cf. variabilis Klebs DIVISION XANTHOPHYTA 16 Vaucheria sessilis (Vauch.) DC 17 Vaucheria sp. st. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 DIVISION BACILLARIOPHYTA Achnanthidium minutissimum (Kützing) Czarnecki Adlafia minuscula (Grunow) Lange-Bertalot Amphora montana Krasske Amphora sp. Amphora veneta Kützing Anomoeoneis sphaerophora (Ehrenberg) Pfitzer Aulacoseira cf. subarctica f. recta (O. Müller) Krammer Aulacoseira crenulata (Ehrenberg) Thwaites Aulacoseira italica (Ehrenberg) Simonsen Caloneis bacillum (Grunow) Cleve Craticula accomoda (Hustedt) D. G. Mann Craticula buderi (Hustedt) Lange-Bertalot Craticula cuspidata (Kützing) D. G. Mann Cymbella excisa Kützing Encyonema minutum (Hilse in Rabenhorst) D. G. Mann Eunotia bilunaris (Ehrenberg) Mills Fallacia pygmaea (Kützing) Stickle et D. G. Mann Fragilaria capucina var. rumpens (Kützing) Lange-Bertalot ex Bukhtiyarova Fragilaria ulna Nitzsch Fragilaria ulna var. acus (Kützing) Lange-Bertalot Gomphonema angustatum (Kützing) Rabenhorst Gomphonema clavatum Ehrenberg Annex 9 1 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Gomphonema gracile Ehrenberg Gomphonema micropus Kützing Gomphonema parvulum (Kützing) Kützing Gomphonema sp. Hippodonta capitata (Ehrenberg) Lange-Bertalot, Mtzeltin et Witkowski Hippodonta hungarica (Grunow) Lange-Bertalot Metzeltin et Witkowski Lemnicola hungarica (Grunow) Round et Basson Luticola ventricosa (Kützing) D.G. Mann Navicula cryptocephala Kützing Navicula germainii Wallace Navicula gregaria Donkin Navicula kotschyi Grunow Navicula lanceolata (Agardh) Ehrenberg Navicula phylleptosoma Lange-Bertalot Navicula recens (Lange-Bertalot) Lange-Bertalot Navicula reichardtiana Lange-Bertalot Navicula trivialis var. trivialis Lange-Bertalot Navicula veneta Kützing Nitzschia amphibia Grunow Nitzschia angustata (W. Smith) Grunow Nitzschia aurariae Cholnoky Nitzschia calida Grunow in Cleve et Grunow Nitzschia capitellata Hustedt in A.Schmidt et al. Nitzschia cf. gracilis Hantzsch Nitzschia cf. paleacea (Grunow) Grunow in Van Heurck Nitzschia communis Rabenhorst Nitzschia desertorum Hustedt Nitzschia filiformis(W. Smith) Van Heurck Nitzschia linearis (Agardh) W. Smith Nitzschia palea (Kützing) W. M. Smith Nitzschia paleacea (Grunow) Grunow in Van Heurck Nitzschia perminuta (Grunow) M. Peragallo Nitzschia pusilla (Kützing) Grunow Nitzschia sp. 1 Nitzschia sp. 2 Nitzschia tubicola Grunow in Cleve et Grunow Nitzschia umbonata (Ehrenberg) Lange-Bertalot Pinnularia brebissonii (Kützing) Rabenhorst Pinnularia microstauron (Ehrenberg) Cleve Pinnularia sp. Placoneis elginensis (Gregory) Cox 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 Planothidium frequentissimum (Lange-Bertalot) Lange-Bertalot Rhopalodia gibba (Ehrenberg) O. F. Müller Sellaphora pupula (Kützing) Mereschkowksy Sp. 1 Stauroneis anceps Ehrenberg Stauroneis phoenicenteron (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg Surirella angusta Kützing 88 Surirella brebissonii var. kuetzingii Krammer et Lange-Bertalot DIVISION CHLOROPHYTA Annex 9 2 SUB-DIVISION VOLVOCALES 89 Chlamydomonadas cf. pseudopertusa Ettl 90 Chlamydomonas sp. 91 Eudorina elegans Ehrenb. SUB-DIVISION CHLOROCOCCALES 92 Ankistrodesmus falcatus (Corda) Ralfs 93 Chlorella vulgaris Beij. 94 Pediastrum biradiatum Meyen 95 Pediastrum boryanum (Turp.) Menegh. 96 Scenedesmus communis Hegew. 97 Scenedesmus obtusus Meyen SUB-DIVISION OEDOGIONIALES 98 Bulbochaete sp. 99 Oedogonium sp. SUB-DIVISION ULOTRICHALES 100 Microspora quadrata Hazen 101 Microspora stagnorum (Kuetz.) Lagerh. 102 Microspora sp. 103 Ulothrix subtilis Kuetz. 104 Ulothrix sp. SUB-DIVISION ZYGNEMALES 105 Mougeotia sp. st. 106 Spirogyra communis (Hass.) Kuetz. 107 Spirogyra sp. st. 108 Zygnema sp. st. SUB-DIVISION DESMIDIALES 109 Closterium ehrenbergii Menegh. Ex ralfs 110 Closterium lunula (Muell.) Nitzsch. 111 Cosmarium vexatum West SUB-DIVISION CHARALES 112 Chara vulgaris L. Annex 9 3 ANNEX 10 List of Mosses from Persina Nature Park No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Taxa Division Bryophyta (Liverworts) Sub-division Grimmiales Family Grimmiaceae Grimmia pulvinata (Hedw.) Sm. Sub-division Dicranales Family Fissidentaceae Fissidens bryoides Hedw. Family Ditrichaceae Ceratodon purpureus (Hedw.) Brid. Sub-division Pottiales Family Pottiaceae Tortula atherodes H.R.Zander Tortula muralis Hedw. Didymodon rigidulus Hedw. Barbula unguiculata Hedw. Syntrichia ruralis (Hedw.) F.Weber & D.Mohr Sub-division Orthotrichales Family Orthotrichaceae Orthotrichum affine Brid. Orthotrichum pumilum Sw. Sub-division Bryales Family Bryaceae Bryum subelegans Kindb. Bryum argenteum Hedw. Family Mniaceae Pohlia nutans (Hedw.) Lindb. Order Hypnales Family Amblystegiaceae Amblystegium serpens (Hedw.) Schimp. Amblystegium riparium (Hedw.) Schimp. Family Leskeaceae Leskea polycarpa Hedw. Family Brachytheciaceae Brachythecium velutinum (Hedw.) Schimp. Eurhynchium hians (Hedw.) Sande Lac. Family Hypnaceae Hypnum cupressiforme Hedw. Annex 10 1 Notes New for the Danube Valley New for the Danube Valley New for the Danube Valley New for the Danube Valley New for the Danube Valley NT (almost endangered) New for the Danube Valley New for the Danube Valley ANNEX 11 List of Fungi Found in Persina NP No. Latin Name Common Name Ecotrophic Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Agaricus arvensis Agaricus campestre Agaricus xanthoderma Ceratiomyxa fruticosa Coprinus sp. Coprinus comatus Coprinus atramentarius Flamulina velutipes Fomes fomentarius Laetiporus sulphureus Lepista personata Kuehneromyces mutabilis Macrolepiota procera Nectria cinabarina Pholiota sp. Pleurotus ostreatus Polyporus mori Polyporus squamosus Trametes hirsuta Trametes versicolor Schizophyllum commune Horse Mushroom Field Mushroom Yellow Stainer Coral Slime Shaggy Inkcap Common Inkcap Velvet Shank Tinder Bracket Chicken of the Woods Field Blewit Sheathed Woodtuft Parasol Coral spot Oyster Mushroom Favolus alveolaris Dryad's Saddle Hairy Bracket Turkeytail Common porecrust Saprophyte Annex 11 1 Saprophyte Xylophyte Saprophyte Xylophyte Xylophyte Xylophyte Parasite Parasite Saprophyte Xylophyte Saprophyte Xylophyte Xylophyte Xylophyte Xylophyte Xylophyte Xylophyte Xylophyte Xylophyte ANNEX 12 List of Higher Plants Found Within Persina Nature Park No. POLYPODIOPHYTA Aspleniaceae 1. Asplenium ruta-muraria L. 2. Asplenium trichomanes L. Azollaceae 3. Azolla caroliniana Willd. Hypolepidacеae 4. Pteridium aqulinum (L.) Kuhn. Marsileaceae 5. Marsilea quadrifolia L. Salviniaceae 6. Salvinia natans (L.) All. EQUISETOPHYTA Equisetaceae 7. Equisetum arvense L. 8. Equisetum palustre L. 9. Equisetum ramosissimum Desf. 10. Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. MAGNOLIOPHYTA Magnoliopsida Aceraceae 11. Acer campestre L. 12. Acer platanoides L. 13. Acer tataricum L. Amaranthaceae Annex 15 14. Amaranthus albus L. 15. Amaranthus crispus (Lesp. et Thev.) N. Terr. 1 16. Amaranthus hybridus L. 17. Amaranthus lividus L. 18. Amaranthus retroflexus L. Anacardiaceae 19. Cotinus coggygria Scop. Apiaceae 20. Angelica sylvestris L. 21. Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm. 22. Berula erecta (Huds.) Coville 23. Bupleurum falcatum L. 24. Bupleurum praealtum L. 25. Caucalis platycarpos L. 26. Conium maculatum L. 27. Daucus carota L. 28. Eryngium campestre L. 29. Falcaria vulgaris Bernh. 30. Ferulago sylvatica (Bess.) Reichenb. 31. Heracleum sibiricum L. 32. Laser trilobum (L.) Borkh. 33. Myrroides nodosa (L.) Cann. 34. Oenanthe angulosa Griseb. 35. Oenanthe aquatica L. 36. Orlaya grandiflora (L.) Hoffm. 37. Pastinaca hirsuta Panc. 38. Peucedanum alsaticum L. 39. Pimpinella saxifraga L. 40. Scandix pecten - veneris L. 41. Seseli rigidum ssp. hirtulum Peev 42. Seseli tortuosum L. 43. Sium latifolium L. 44. Tordylium maximum L. 45. Torilis arvensis (Huds.) Link. ssp. arvensis 46. Torilis japonica (Houtt.) DC 47. Trinia glauca (L.) Dum. ssp. glauca Apocynaceae 48. Vinca herbacea Waldst. et Kit. Araliaceae 49. Annex 15 Hedera helix L. 2 Aristolochiaceae 50. Aristolochia clematitis L. Asclepiadaceae 51. Cynanchum acutum L. 52. Vincetoxicum hirundinaria L. Asteraceae Annex 15 53. Achilea clypeolata S. et S. 54. Achilea millefolium L. 55. Anthemis arvensis L. 56. Arctium lappa L. 57. Arctium minus Bernh. 58. Artemisia absinthium L. 59. Artemisia annua L. 60. Artemisia austriaca Jacq. 61. Artemisia scoparia Waldst. et Kit. 62. Artemisia vulgaris L. 63. Aster oleifolius (Lam.) Wagenitz 64. Bellis perennis L. 65. Bidens cernua L. 66. Bidens frondosa L. 67. Bidens tripartita L. 68. Carduus acanthoides L. 69. Carduus nutans L. 70. Carduus thoermeri Weinm. 71. Carlina vulgaris L. 72. Carthamus lanatus L. 73. Centaurea arenaria Bieb. ex Willd. 74. Centaurea calcitrapa L. 75. Centaurea cyanus L. 76. Centaurea diffusa Lam. 77. 78. Centaurea orientalis L. Centaurea rutifolia S. et S. ssp. jurineifolia (Boiss.) Nym. 79. Centaurea salonitana Vis. 80. Centaurea solstitialis L. 81. Centaurea stereophylla Bess. 82. Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rausch. 83. Chondrilla juncea L. 84. Cichorium intybus L. 85. Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. 3 86. Cirsium creticum (L.) D`Urv. 87. Cirsium ligulare Bois. 88. Cirsium vulgare (Savi.) Ten. 89. Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronq. 90. Crepis foetida L. ssp. foetida 91. Crepis sancta (L.) Babcok. 92. Crepis setosa Hall. 93. Crupina vulgaris Cass. 94. 95. Echinops microcephallus S. et S. Echinops sphaerocephalus sphaerocephalus 96. Erigeron acer L. 97. Erigeron anuus (L.) Presl. 98. Eupatorium cannabinum L. 99. Filaginella uliginosa (L.) Opiz. L. ssp. 100. Filago vulgaris Lam. 101. Galinsoga parviflora Cav. 102. Hieracium hoppeanum Schult. 103. Hieracium umbellatum L. 104. Inula britanica L. 105. Inula ensifolia L. 106. Inula germanica L. 107. Jurinea consaguinea DC ssp. neicevii Koz. 108. Lactuca saligna L. 109. Lactuca serriola L. 110. Lapsana communis L. 111. Leontodon crispus Vill. ssp. crispus 112. Leucanthemella serotina (L.) Tzvel. 113. Matricaria perforata Merat. 114. Matricaria trichophylla ( Boiss.) Boiss. 115. Onopordum acanthium L. 116. Picris hieracioides L. ssp. hieracioides 117. Pulicaria dysenterica (L.) Bernh. 118. Pulicaria vulgaris Gaertn. 119. Scorzonera hispanica L. 120. Scorzonera laciniata L. 121. Senecio jacobaea L. ssp. jacobaea 122. Senecio paludosus L. 123. Senecio vernalis Waldst. et Kit. 124. Senecio vulgaris L. 125. Solidago virga-aurea L. 126. Sonchus arvensis L. ssp. arvensis 127. Tanacetum corymbosum (L.) Schultz-Bib. Annex 15 4 128. Tanacetum vulgare L. 129. Taraxacum officinale Web. 130. Taraxacum serotinum (Waldst. et Kit.) Poir. 131. Tragopogon dubius Scop. 132. Tussilago farfara L. 133. Xanthium italicum Moret. 134. Xanthium spinosum L. 135. Xanthium strumarium L. 136. Xeranthemum annum L. 137. Xeranthemum cylindraceum S. et S. Berberidaceae 138. Berberis vulgaris L. Betulaceae 139. Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn. 140. Carpinus betulus L. 141. Carpinus orientalis Mill. 142. Corylus avellana L. Boraginaceae 143. Anchusa officinalis L. 144. Anchusa arvensis (L.) M.Bieb. ssp. arvensis 145. Asperugo procumbens L. 146. Buglossoides arvensis (L.) Johnst. 147. Cerinthe minor L. 148. Cynoglossum officinale L. 149. Echium italicum L. 150. Echium vulgare L. 151. Heliotropium europaeum L. 152. Heliotropium supinum L. Myosotis laxa Lehm. ssp. caespitosa (C. F. 153. Schultz.) Hyl. ex Nordhl. 154. Myosotis scorpiodes L. 155. Nonea pulla (L.) DC 156. Onosma visianii G. C. Clem. 157. Pulmonaria officinalis L. 158. Symphytum officinale L. Brassicaceae 159. Alliaria petiolata (Bieb.) Cavara et Grande 160. Alyssum alyssoides L. 161. Alyssum corymbosoides Form. Annex 15 5 162. Alyssum hirsutum Bieb. 163. Alyssum minutum Schlecht. ex DC. 164. Alyssum saxatile L. 165. Arabis recta Vill. 166. Arabis sagittata (Bertol.) DC Armoracia macrocarpa (Waldst. et Kit.) 167. Baumg. 168. Berteroa incana (L.) DC 169. Brassica nigra (L.) Koch 170. Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medic 171. Cardamine hirsuta L. 172. Cardaria draba (L.) Desv. 173. Chorispora tenella (Pall.) DC 174. Descurainia sofia (L.) Webb. ex Prantl. 175. Erophila verna (L.) Bess. ssp. verna 176. Erysimum diffusum Ehrh. 177. Lepidium campestre (L.) R. Br. 178. Mathiola fruticulosa (L.) Maire 179. Nasturtium officinale R. Br. 180. Raphanus raphanistrum L. 181. Rorippa amphibia (L.) Bess. 182. Rorippa austriaca ( Crantz) Bess. 183. Rorippa sylvestris (L.) Bess. 184. Sinapis arvensis L. 185. Sysimbrium strictissimum L. 186. Sysimbrium officinale (L.) Scop. 187. Thlaspi arvense L. 188. Thlaspi perfoliatum L. Campanulaceae 189. Campanula sibirica L. 190. Campanula trachelium L. ssp. trachelium Canabaceae 191. Canabis sativa L. 192. Humulus lupulus L. Caprifoliaceae 193. Sambucus deborensis (Kos.) Kos. 194. Sambucus ebulus L. 195. Sambucus nigra L. 196. Viburnum opulus L. Annex 15 6 Caryophyllaceae 197. Agrostemma githago L. 198. Arenaria serpyllifolia L. 199. Cerastium brachypetalum Pers. 200. Cerastium glomeratum Thuill. 201. Cucubalus baccifer L. 202. Dianthus carthusianorum L. 203. Dianthus nardiformis Janka 204. Dianthus pallens S. et S. Dianthus pontederae A. Kern ssp. cladovanus 205. (Deg.) Stoj. et Acht. 206. Dianthus pseudoarmeria Bieb. 207. Dianthus roseoluteus Velen. 208. Gypsophilla glomerata Pall. ex Bieb. 209. Gypsophilla muralis L. 210. Herniaria hirsuta L. 211. Holosteum umbellatum L. 212. Minuartia glomerata (Bieb.) Deg. 213. Minuartia setacea (Thurill) Hay. ssp. setacea 214. Myosoton aquaticum (L.) Moench. 215. Paronychia cephalotes (Bieb.) Bess. 216. Petrorhagia prolifera Ball. et Heyw. 217. Petrorhagia saxifraga (L.) Link. 218. Saponaria officinalis L. 219. Scleranthus perennis L. 220. Silene alba (Mill.) E. Krause 221. Silene dichotoma Ehrh. ssp. dichotoma 222. Silene dichotoma ssp. racemosa (Otth.) Grbn. 223. Silene otites (L.) Wibel. Silene vulgaris (Moench.) Garcke. ssp. 224. vulgaris 225. Spergula arvensis L. 226. Stellaria media (L.) Vill. Celastraceae 227. Euonymus europaeus L. Ceratophyllaceae 228. Ceratophyllum demersum L. Chenopodiaceae 229. Atriplex hastata L. 230. Atriplex hortensis L. Annex 15 7 231. Atriplex patula Waldst. et Kit. 232. Chenopodium album L. 233. Chenopodium ambrosioides L. 234. Chenopodium botrys L 235. Chenopodium glaucum L. 236. Chenopodium hybridum L. 237. Chenopodium multifidum L. 238. Chenopodium murale L. 239. Chenopodium polyspermum L. 240. Chenopodium rubrum L. 241. Chenopodium vulvaria L. 242. Corispermum marschallii Stev. 243. Corispermum nitidum Kit. 244. Kochia laniflora (S. G. Gmel.) Borb. 245. Kochia prostrata (L.) Schrad. 246. Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad. 247. Salsola ruthenica Iljin Cistaceae 248. Helianthemum numularium (L.) Mill. 249. Rodax canus (L.) Fuss. Convolvulaceae 250. Calystegia sepium (L.) R. Br. 251. Calystegia sylvatica (Kit.) Griseb. 252. Convolvulus arvensis L 253. Convolvulus cantabrica L. Cornaceae 254. Cornus mas L. 255. Cornus sanguinea L. Crassulaceae 256. Sedum hispanicum L. 257. Sedum maximum (L.) Suter. Cucurbitaceae 258. Bryonia alba L. 259. Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. 260. Sicyos angulatus L. Cuscutaceae Annex 15 8 261. Cuscuta campestris Yunck. 262. Cuscuta europaea L. Dipsacaceae Cephalaria transsilvanica (L.) Roem. et 263. Schult. 264. Cephalaria uralensis (Murr.) Roem. et Schult. 265. Dipsacus laciniatus L. 266. Scabiosa argentea L. 267. Scabiosa ochroleuca L. ssp. ochroleuca Eleagnaceae 268. Elaeagnus angustifolia L. Euphorbiaceae 269. Euphorbia agraria Bieb. 270. Euphorbia amygdaloides L. 271. Euphorbia cyparissias L. Euphorbia esula L. ssp. tommasiniana 272. (Bertol.) Nyman 273. Euphorbia falcata L. 274. Euphorbia helioscopia L. 275. Euphorbia lucida Waldst. et Kit. 276. Euphorbia nicaeensis All. ssp. nicaeensis 277. Euphorbia seguierana Neck. 278. Mercurialis perennis L. Fabaceae 279. Amorpha fruticosa L. 280. Astragalus austriacus Jacq. 281. Astragalus cicer L. 282. Astragalus contortuplicatus L. 283. Astragalus glycyphyllos L. 284. Astragalus hamosus L. 285. Astragalus onobrychis L. ssp. onobrychis 286. Astragalus vesicarius L. 287. Chamaecytisus аustriacus (L.) Link. 288. Chamaecytisus danubialis (Velen.) Rothm. 289. Chamaecytisus hirsutus (L.) Link. 290. Chamaecytisus kovacevi (Velen.) Rothm. 291. Coronilla varia L. 292. Dorycnium herbaceum Vill. 293. Galega officinalis L. Annex 15 9 Genista sessilifolia DC ssp. trifoliata (Janka) 294. Kuzm. 295. Glycyrrhiza echinata L. 296. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. 297. Lathyrus latifolius L. 298. Lathyrus nissolia L. 299. Lathyrus sativus L. 300. Lathyrus sphaericus Retz. 301. Lembotropis nigricans ( L.) Griseb. 302. Lens nigricans (Bieb.) Godr. 303. Lotus corniculatus L. 304. Medicago falcata L. 305. Medicago lupulina L. 306. Medicago minima (L.) Bartal. 307. Medicago rigidula (L.) All. 308. Melilotus alba Medic. 309. Melilotus officinalis (L.) Pall. 310. Onobrychis arenaria (Kit.) DC 311. Onobrychis vicifolia Scop. 312. Ononis arvensis L. 313. Pisum elatius Bieb. 314. Robinia pseudoacacia L. 315. Trifolium arvense L. 316. Trifolium campestre Schreb. 317. Trifolium echinatum Bieb. Trifolium fragiferum L. ssp. bonannii (C. 318. Presl.) Sojak 319. Trifolium pratense L. 320. Trifolium repens L. ssp. repens 321. Trigonella coerulea (L.) Ser. 322. Trigonella procumbens (Bess.) Rchb. 323. Vicia cracca L. 324. Vicia grandiflora Scop. 325. Vicia hirsuta (L.) S. F. Gery. 326. Vicia narborensis L. 327. Vicia pannonica ssp. striata (Bieb.) Nyman 328. Vicia pannonica Crantz ssp. panonica Crantz 329. Vicia sativa L. 330. Vicia tenuifolia Roth. 331. Vicia tetrasperma (L.) Schrb. 332. Vicia vilosa Roth. Fagaceae Annex 15 10 333. Quercus brachyphylla Kotschy 334. Quercus cerris L. 335. Quercus dalechampii T. Ten. 336. Quercus pubescens Willd 337. Quercus robur L. Gentianaceae 338. Centaurium erythraea Rafn. ssp. erythraea Geraniaceae 339. Erodium ciconium (L.) L' Her 340. Erodium cicutarium (L.) L' Her 341. Geranium columbinum L. 342. Geranium dissectum L. 343. Geranium pusillum L. 344. Geranium robertianum L. Haloragaceae 345. Myriophyllum verticillatum L. 346. Myriophyllum spicatum L. Hypericaceae 347. Hypericum perforatum L. 348. Hypericum elegans Stephan. ex Willd. Juglandaceae 349. Juglans regia L. Lamiaceae Acinos alpinus (L.) Moench. ssp. hungaricus 350. (Simonk.) Sojak Ajuga chamaepytis (L.) Schreb. ssp. chia 351. (Schreb.) Arcangeli 352. Ajuga genevensis L. 353. Ajuga laxmanii (L.) Benth. 354. Ajuga reptans L. 355. Ballota nigra L. ssp. nigra Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi. ssp. glandulosa 356. (Req.) Ball. 357. Clinopodium vulgare L. 358. Galeopsis speciosa Mill. 359. Galeopsis tetrahit L. 360. Glechoma hederacea L. 361. Glechoma hirsuta Waldst. et Kit. Annex 15 11 Lamiastrum galeobdolon (L.) Ehrend. et 362. Polaschek. ssp. galeobdolon 363. Lamium amplexicaule L. 364. Lamium purpureum L. 365. Leonurus cardiaca L. 366. Leonurus marrubiastrum L. 367. Lycopus europaeus L. 368. Lycopus exaltatus L. 369. Marrubium peregrinum L. 370. Marrubium vulgare L. 371. Melissa officinalis L. ssp. officinalis 372. Mentha aquatica L. 373. Mentha arvensis L. 374. Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. 375. Mentha pulegium L. 376. Nepeta cataria L. 377. Origanum vulgare L. ssp. vulgare 378. Phlomis tuberosa L. 379. Prunella vulgaris L. 380. Salvia aethiopis L. 381. Salvia argentea L. 382. Salvia nemorosa L. 383. Salvia nutans L. 384. Salvia verticillata L. Satureja montana L. ssp. kitaibelii (Wierzb. ex 385. Heuff.) Ball. 386. Scutellaria altissima L. 387. Scutellaria hastifolia L. Scutellaria orientalis L. ssp. pinnatifida 388. (Reichenb.) Edmondson 389. Sideritis montana L. 390. Stachys arenariformis Rouy 391. Stachys germanica L. 392. Stachys palustris L. 393. Teucrium chamaedrys L. 394. Teucrium montanum L. ssp. montanum Teucrium polium L. ssp. capitatum (L.) 395. Arcangeli Annex 15 12 ANNEX 13 Plant Species of Conservation Importance for Persina NP No. Latin Name Common Name Endemic Species BDA Red Data Book Appendix No. Extinct 2&3 1. Eleocharis carniolica W. Koch. - 2. Nuphar lutea (L.) Sibth. et Sm. Yellow pond lily Endangered 2&3 3. Nymphaea alba L. White water-lily Endangered 2&3 4. Euphorbia lucida Waldst. et Kit. Shining spurge Endangered 3 5. Rue Endangered 3 Endangered 2&3 7. Ruta graveolens L. Verbascum dieckianum Borbas et Degen Galanthus elwesii Hook fil. ssp. minor Welb. Endangered 3 8. Trapa natans L. 9. 6. - Balkan Snowdrop BERN IUCN BONN CITES + EU Habitat Dir. II II Rare 2&3 + Lindernia procumbens (Krock.) Philcox Water chestnut Prostrate false pimpernel Rare 2 + IV 10. Marsilea quadrifolia L. Aquatic clover Rare 2&3 + II 11. Dianthus carthusianorum L. Clusterhead Pink Rare 3 12. Cloud Pink Rare 2&3 15. Dianthus nardiformis Janka Dianthus pontederae A. Kern ssp. cladovanus (Deg.) Stoj. et Acht. Chamaecytisus danubialis (Velen.) Rothm. Chamaecytisus kovacevi (Velen.) Rothm. 16. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. 13. 14. Annex 13 Balkan Dianthus Rare - Rare Balkan Licorice 1 Rare 3 Rare 3 Rare 3 Rare No. 17. 18. Latin Name Nymphoides peltata (S. G. Gmel.) O. Kuntze Common Name Endemic Species Yellow Floating Heart Appendix No. Rare 2&3 Rare 3 Rare 3 Rare 2&3 - 19. Stachys arenariformis Rouy Potamogeton trichoides Cham. et Schlecht. 20. Fritillaria orientalis Adams. Fritillary 21. Salvinia natans (L.) All. Floating watermoss 22. Limonium bulgaricum Ancev. - 23. Dichostylis michelianus (L.) Ness. Michel’s dichostylis 24. Leucojum aestivum L. Summer snowflake 25. Corispermum nitidum Kit. Shiny bugseed Rare 26. Oenanthe angulosa Griseb. - Rare 27. Utricularia vulgaris L. Common bladderwort Rare 28. Senecio paludosus L. Fen ragwort Rare 29. Allium angulosum L. Mouse garlic Rare 30. Limodorum abortivum (L.) Schwartz. Violet limodore Rare 31. Lemna gibba L. Armoracia macrocarpa (Waldst. et Kit.) Baumg. Duckweed Debrecen horseradish Rare Slender Sternbergia 34. Sternbergia colchiciflora Waldst. et Kit. Cephalanthera damasonium (Mill.) Druce. 35. Achilea clypeolata S.et S. Fernleaf Yarrrow Balkan 36. Pastinaca hirsuta Panc. - Balkan 37. Sambucus deborensis (Kos.) Kos. - Balkan 32. 33. Annex 13 Balkan Hair-like Pondweed BDA Red Data Book 2&3 Balkan BERN IUCN BONN CITES + 2&3 3 Endangered II + II White helliborine II 2 EU Habitat Dir. No. 38. 39. 40. 41. Latin Name Satureja montana L. ssp. kitaibelii (Wierzb. ex Heuff.) Ball. Thesium simplex Velen. ssp. moesiacum (Velen.) Koz. et Kuzm. Linum tauricum Willd. ssp. linearifolium (Linderm.) Petrova Common Name White Savory - Endemic Species Red Data Book Balkan Balkan - 42. 43. Centaurea arenaria Bieb. ex Willd. - 44. Corispermum marschalii Stev. - Rare 45. Isolepis supina (L.) R. Br. - Endangered Annex 13 Appendix No. Balkan Seseli rigidum ssp. hirtulum Peev Thalictrum aquilegifolium L. ssp. storgosiacum P. Pan. Meadow Rue BDA Balkan Balkan 3 3 3 BERN IUCN BONN CITES EU Habitat Dir. ANNEX 14 Phyto-geographical Structure of Persina NP Flora Number % of Total Med Med-As Med-Cas Med-OT Med-Sib sMed-As sMed-Sib subMed subMed-As 114 25 5 6 1 1 2 1 70 3 15.41 3.38 0.68 0.81 0.14 0.14 0.27 0.14 9.46 0.41 Eur Euro-Med Euro-Med-CAs Euro-sMed Euro-subMed Euro-OT Euro-Pont 158 38 93 3 3 13 4 4 21.35 5.14 12.57 0.41 0.41 1.76 0.54 0.54 Pont Pont-CAs Pont-SAs Pont-Med Pont-subMed Pont-OT Pont-Sib sPont 63 14 1 1 29 4 1 5 8 8.51 1.89 0.14 0.14 3.92 0.54 0.14 0.68 1.08 4. Circumboreal Euro-asian geoelements Euro-siberian geoelements South-siberian geoelements Sub-boreal geoelements Boreal geoelements European – American geoelements Euro-As Euro-Sib SSib subBoreal Boreal Euro-Nam 288 146 47 2 27 65 1 38.92 19.73 6.35 0.27 3.65 8.78 0.14 5. Cosmopolitan Kos 52 7.03 6. Adventive Adv 33 4.46 Bal Bal-Anat 32 8 2 4.32 1.08 0.27 Type of Geoelements Abbreviation 1. Mediterranean Mediterranean geoelements Mediterranean -asian geoelements Mediterranean south-asian geoelements Mediterranean oriental – turanian geolements Mediterranean Siberian geolements South Mediterranean asian geolements South Mediterranean Siberian geolements Sub-Mediterranean geolelements Sub-Mediterranean asian geoelements 2. European European geoelements European Mediterranean geolements European Mediterranean north-asian geolements European south- mediterranean geoelements European sub-mediterranean geoelements European oriental – turanian geolements European pontian geolements 3. Pontian Pontian geoelements Pontian central-asian geoelements Pontian south-asian geoelements Pontian sub-mediterranean geoelements Pontian mediterranean geoelements Pontian oriental – turanian geoelements Pontian Siberian geoelements SouthPontian geoelements 7. Balkan Endemic and Sub-endemic Balkan geoelements Balkan anatolian geoelements Annex 14 1 Type of Geoelements Abbreviation Balkan dakian geoelements Balkan-panonian geoelements Balkan-pontian geoelements Apeninian-Balkan geoelements Carpathian Balkan geoelements Bulgarian geoelements Bal-Dac Bal-Panon Bal-Pont Ap-Bal Carp-Bal Bul Annex 14 2 Number 6 4 4 2 1 5 % of Total 0.81 0.54 0.54 0.27 0.14 0.68 ANNEX 15 Flora Taxonomic Structure for Persina NP Magnoliophyta Taxonomic Units Equisetophyta Lycopodiophyta Polypodiophyta Pinophyta Magnoliopsida Bulgaria Persina NP Representation Bulgaria Persina NP Representation Bulgaria Persina NP Representation Bulgaria Persina NP Representation Bulgaria Persina NP Representation Bulgaria Persina NP Representation Liliopsida No. No. % No. No. % No. No. % No. No. % No. No. % No. No. % Families 1 1 100 3 0 0 15 5 33.3 4 0 0 102 75 73.5 21 18 85.7 Genera 1 1 100 6 0 0 21 5 23.8 6 0 0 644 309 48.0 198 82 Species 7 4 57.1 8 0 0 43 6 14.0 18 0 0 3009 576 19.1 739 149 20.0 689 54 7.8 82 4 4.9 Subspecies Annex 15 1 41.0 ANNEX 16 Medicinal Plant Species Found in Persina NP and Conservation Importance No. Species Common Name POLYPODIOPHYTA EQUISETOPHYTA Aspidiaceae 1. Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott. Male fern Equisetaceae 2. Equisetum arvense L. Field horsetail 3. Equisetum palustre L Marsh horsetail 4. Equisetum telmateia Ehrh Giant horsetail Hypolepidaceae 5. Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn. Bracken fern MAGNOLIOPHYTA Magnoliopsida Aceraceae 6. Acer tataricum L. Tatarian maple Anacardiaceae 7. Cotinus coggygria Scop. 8. Populus nigra L Black poplar 9. Salix alba L. White willow 10. Salix purpurea L. Purple willow Smoke tree Salicaceae Betulaceae 11. Alnus glutinosa L. European alder 12. Betula pendula Rothm. Birch 13. Coryllus avellana L. Hazel Fagaceae 14. Quercus robur L. Annex 16 Pedunculate oak 1 Red Data Book BDA No. Species Common Name Red Data Book BDA Endangered Protected Dipsacaceae 15. Knautia arvensis L. Field scabious Eleagnaceae 16. Eleagnus angustifolia L. Russian olive Ulmaceae 17. Ulmus glabra Huds. Wych elm 18. Ulmus minor L English elm Urticaceae 19. Parietaria officinalis L. Upright pellitory 20. Urtica dioica L. Stinging nettle 21. Urtica urens L. Dwarf nettle Polygalaceae 22. Plygala major Jacq. Polygala Polygonaceae 23. Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Spach. Persicaria maculata (Raf.) S. F. Gray. Water-pepper 24. 25. Persicaria mitis (Schrank) Assen Tasteless water-pepper 26. Rumex crispus L. Curled dock 27. Rumex hydrolapathum Huds. Water dock 28. Rumex pulcher L. Fiddle dock 29. Rumex obtusifolius L. Broad-leaved dock Lady’s thumb Portulacaceae 30. Portulaca oleraceae L. Common purslane Caryophyllaceae 31. Agrostemma githago L. Corn cockle 32. Herniaria hirsuta L. Hairy rupturewort 33. Saponaria officinalis L. Soapwort 34. Silene otites (L.) Wibel. Spanish catchfly 35. Stellaria graminea L. Lesser stitchwort 36. Stellaria media (L.) Vill. Common chickweed Chenopodiaceae 37. Chenopodium album L. Goosefoot 38. Chenopodium botrys L. Jerusalem oak 39. Chenopodium hybridum L. Red goosefoot Annex 16 2 No. Species Common Name 40. Chenopodium polyspermum L. Many-seeded goosefoot 41. Chenopodium rubrum L. Red goosefoot 42. Salsola ruthenica Iljin Prickly Russian thistle Red Data Book BDA Ranunculaceae 43. Adonis aestivalis L. Summer pheasant’s eye 44. Anemone ranunculoides L. Yellow anemone 45. Clematis vitalba L. Consolida hispanica (Costa.) Greud. Et Burdet. old man’s beard 46. 47. Consolida regalis S. F. Gray. Royal knight’s spur 48. Helleborus odorus W. et K. Fragrant hellebore 49. Isopirum thalictroides L. False rue-anemone 50. Nigella arvensis L. Wild fennel 51. Ranunculus ficaria L. Lesser celandine 52. Ranunculus repens L. Creeping buttercup 53. Ranunculus sceleratus L. Celery-leaved buttercup 54. Thalictrium aquilegifolium L. Meadow rue 55. Thalictrum flavum L. Common Meadow-rue 56. Thalictrum minus L. Small meadow rue Nympheaceae 57. Nuphar lutea (L.) S. et S. Yellow water-lily 58. Nymphaea alba L. White water-lily Aristolochiaceae 59. Aristolochia clematitis L. Birthwort Hypericaceae 60. Hypericum perforatum L. St. John’s Wort Papaveraceae 61. Chelidonium majus L. Greater celandine 62. Corydalis bulbosa (L.) DC. Fumewort 63. Corydalis solida (L.) Swartz. Spring fumewort 64. Fumaria officinalis L. Common fumitory 65. Papaver rhoeas L. Common poppy 66. Brassicaceae Alliaria petiolata (M.B.) Cavara et Grande 67. Alyssum alyssoides (L.) L. Pale madwort 68. Brassica nigra L. Koch. Black mustard Annex 16 Garlic mustard 3 Protected Endangered Protected No. Species Common Name 69. Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medic Sheperd’s purse 70. Cardaria draba (L.) Desv. Hoary cress 71. Diplotaxis tenuifolia (L.) DC. Descurainia sofia (L.) Webb ex Prantl. Wall rocket 73. Lepidium campestre (L.) R. Br. Field pepperwort 74. Lepidium perfoliatum L. Clasping pepperwort 75. Nasturtium officinalis R.Br. Water-cress 76. Raphanus raphanistrum L. Wild radish 77. Rorippa austriaca (Crantz.) Bess. Austrian fieldcress 78. Sysimbrium officinale (L.) Scop. Hedge mustard 79. Thlaspi alliaceum L. Roadside pennycress 80. Thlaspi arvense L. Field penny-cress 72. Flixweed Phytolacaceae 81. Phytolaca americana L. Pokeweed Pinaceae 82. Pinus sylvestris L. Scots pine Rosaceae 83. Agrimonia eupatoria L. 84. Crataegus monogyna Jacq. Hawthorn 85. Filipendula vulgaris Moench. Dropwort 86. Fragaria vesca L. Wild strawberry 87. Geum urbanum L. Wood avens 88. Malus sylvestris L. Crab apple 89. Potentilla argentea L. Silver cinquefoil 90. Potentilla reptans L. Creeping cinquefoil 91. Prunus spinosa L. Blackthorn 92. Pyrus pyraster Burgsd. Wild pear 93. Rosa canina L. Dog rose 94. Rubus caesius L. Dewberry 95. Rubus idaeus L. Red raspberry 96. Sanguisorba minor Scop. Salad burnet Common agrimony Fabaceae 97. Bituminaria bituminosa (L.) Stirt. Bitumen trefoil 98. Coronilla varia L. Crown vetch 99. Galega officinalis L. Goat’s rue 100. Chamaecytisus hirsutus (L.) Link. Hairy broom 101. Lathyrus pratensis L. Meadow vetchling Annex 16 4 Red Data Book BDA No. Species Common Name 102. Lathyrus sylvestris L. Narrow-leaved everlasting pea 103. Lathyrus tuberosus L. Tuberous pea 104. Lotus corniculatus L. Birdsfoot trefoil 105. Melilotus alba Med. White melilot 106. Melilotus officinalis (L.) Pall. Ribbed melilot 107. Ononis spinosa L. Common restharrow 108. Trifolium arvense L. Hare’s –foot clover 109. Trifolium pratense L. Red clover 110. Trifolium repens L. ssp. repens White clover 111. Trigonella coerulea (L.) Ser. Blue-white clover 112. Vicia cracca L. Tufted vetch 113. Vicia sativa L. Common vetch 114. Centaurium erytraeum Rafn. Gentianaceae Common centaury Geraniaceae 115. Erodium cicutarium (L.) L' Her Common storksbill 116. Geranium macrorhizum L. Pink cranesbill 117. Geranium robertianum L. Herb Robert 118. Geranium pyrenaicum Burmf. Hedgerow Crane’s-bill Zygophyllaceae 119. Tribulus terestris L. Tribulus fruit Euphorbiaceae 120. Euphorbia cyparissias L. Cypress spurge Caesalpiniaceae 121. Cercis siliquastrum L. Judas tree Celastraceae 122. Euonymus europaeus L. Spindle 123. Euonimus verrucosus Scop. Burning bush 124. Vitaceae Vitis vinifera L. ssp. sylvestris (C.C.Gmel.) Hegi Wild grapevine Malvaceae 125. Alcea pallida (W. et K.) Bess. Pale hollyhock 126. Alcea rosea L. Hollyhock Annex 16 5 Red Data Book BDA No. Species Common Name 127. Althaea officinalis L. Common marshmallow 128. Lavatera thurigica L. Tree mallow 129. Malva sylvestris L. Common mallow Najadaceae 130. Najas marina L. Holly-leaved naiad Araceae 131. Arum maculatum L. Lords and ladies Araliaceae 132. Hedera helix L. Ivy Tamaricaceae 133. Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb. Salt cedar Tiliaceae 134. Tilia tomentosa Moench. Silver lime Cucurbitaceae 135. Bryonia alba L. White bryony Lythraceae 136. Lythrum salicaria L. Purple loosestrife Apocynaceae 137. Vinca herbaceae W. et K. Herbaceous periwinkle Halorragaceae 138. Myriophyllum verticillatum L. Wholed water-milfoil Hippocastanaceae 139. Aesculus hippocastanum L. Chestnut Cornaceae 140. Cornus mas L. Comellian cherry Apiaceae 141. Anethum graveolens L. Dill 142. Angelica sylvestris L. Wild angelica 143. Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm. Chervil 144. Bifora radians Bieb. Wild bishop Annex 16 6 Red Data Book BDA No. Species Common Name 145. Bupleurum rotundifolium L. Hare’s ear 146. Conium maculatum L. Hemlock 147. Eryngium campestre L. Field eryngo 148. Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Fennel 149. Heracleum sibiricum L. Oenanthe aquatica L. Cow parsnip Fine-leaved waterdropwort 151. Pimpinella saxifraga L. Burnet saxigfrage 152. Seseli rigidum W. et K. 153. Tordylium maximum L. Hartwort 154. Torilis arvensis (Huds.) Link. Hedge parsley 150. Primulaceae 155. Anagalis arvensis L. 156. Lysimachia nummularia L. Scarlet pimpernel Oleaceae 157. Fraxinus ornus L. Flowering ash 158. Fraxinus oxycarpa M.B. ex Willd. Desert ash 159. Ligustrum vulgare L. Wild privet 160. Syringa vulgare L. Lilac Onagraceae 161. Oenothera biennis L. Common evening primrose Paeoniaceae 162. Paeonia peregrina Mill. Peony Convolvulaceae 163. Calystegia sepium (L.) R. Br. Great bindweed 164. Convolvulus arvensis L. Field bindweed Boraginaceae 165. Anchusa officinalis L. Bugloss 166. Buglossoides arvensis L. Buglossoides purpureo-coeruleum L. Corn gromwell 168. Cerinthe minor L. Lesser honeywort 169. Cynoglossum officinale L. Hound’s tongue 170. Echium italicum L. Italian vipers bugloss 171. Echium vulgare J. F. Gmel. Viper’s bugloss 172. Heliotropium europaeum L. European heliotrope 167. Annex 16 - 7 Red Data Book Rare BDA No. Species Common Name 173. Pulmonaria officinalis L. Lungwort 174. Symphytum officinale L. Comfrey Verbenaceae 175. Verbena officinalis L. 176. Lamiaceae Ajuga chamaepytis (L.) Schreb. ssp. chia (Schreb.) Arcangeli 177. Ballota nigra L. ssp. nigra Black horehound 178. Clinopodium vulgare L. Wild basil 179. Galeopsis tetrachit L. Hempnettle 180. Glechoma hederacea L. Ground-ivy 181. Glechoma hirsuta W. et K. - 182. Lamium purpureum L. Purple deadnettle 183. Leonurus cardiaca L. Common motherwort 184. Marrubium peregrinum L. Eastern white horehound 185. Marrubium vulgare L. Horehound 186. Mentha arvensis L. Common mint 187. Mentha aquatica L. Water mint 188. Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. Horse mint 189. Mentha pulegium L. Pennyroyal 190. Mentha spicata L. ssp. spicata Spear mint 191. Origanum vulgare L. Oregano 192. Prunella vulgaris L. Common self-heal 193. Salvia aethiops L. Mediterranean sage 194. Salvia nemorosa L. Woodland sage 195. Lilac sage 196. Salvia verticillata L. Satureja montana subsp. Kitaibelii (Wierzb. ) Ball. 197. Scutellaria hastifolia L. Spear-leaved Skull-cap 198. Sideritis montana L. Mountain ironwort 199. Stachys annua L. Yellow woundwort 200. Stachys germanica L. Downy woundwort 201. Stachys recta L. Yellow woundwort 202. Teucrium chamaedris L. Germander 203. Teucrium polium L. Teucrium scordium L. ssp. scordioides (Schreb.) Majre et Petitm. Felty germander 204. 205. Wild hyssop / Vervian Snapdragon Winter savory Water germander Thymus callieri Borb. Solanaceae 206. Datura stramonium L. Annex 16 Jimsonweed 8 Red Data Book BDA No. Species Common Name 207. Hyosciamus niger L. Black henbane 208. Physalis alkekengi L. Chinese lantern 209. Solanum dulcamara L. Bittersweet 210. Solanum nigrum L. Black nightshade Rubiaceae 211. Cruciata laevipes L. Crosswort 212. Gallium verum L. Lady’s bedstraw Scrophulariaceae 213. Digitalis lanata Ehrt. Foxglove 214. Gratiola officinalis L. Hedge hyssop 215. Kicxia elatine (L.) Dum. Sharp-leaved fluellin 216. Scrophularia nodosa L. Common figwort 217. Verbascum phlomoides L. Orange mullein 218. Verbascum phoeniceum L. Veronica anagalis-aquatica L. ssp. anagalidiformis (Boreau.) Jav. et Soo Purple mullein 219. Water speedwell 220. Veronica arvensis L. Wall speedwell 221. Veronica beccabunga L. Brooklime 222. Veronica prostrata L. Prostrate speedwell Plantaginaceae 223. Plantago lanceolata L. Ribwort plantain 224. Plantago major L. Greater plantain 225. Plantago media L. Hoary plantain 226. Cuscutaceae 227. Cuscuta europaea L. Greater dodder Caprifoliaceae 228. Sambucus ebulus L. Dwarf elder 229. Sambucus nigra L. Elder Asteraceae 230. Achillea millefolium L. Yarrow 231. Achillea nobilis L. Noble yarrow 232. Anthemis cotula L. Mayweed chamomile 233. Anthemis tinctoria L. Golden chamomile 234. Arctium lappa L. Great burdock 235. Arctium minus Bernh. Lesser burdock 236. Arctium tomentosum Mill. Woolly burdock Annex 16 9 Red Data Book BDA No. Species Common Name 237. Artemisia absinthium L. Common wormwood 238. Artemisia annua L. Sweet wormwood 239. Artemisia vulgaris L. Mugwort 240. Bellis perennis L. English daisy 241. Carduus acanthoides L. Plumeless thistle 242. Carlina vulgaris L. Carline thistle 243. Carthamus lanatus L. Chamomilla suaveolens (Pursh.) Rydb. Distaff thistle 244. 245. Centaurea calcitrapa L. Purple starthistle 246. Cichorium intybus L. Endive 247. Filago vulgaris Lam. Common cudweed 248. Filaginella uliginosa (L.) Opiz. Marsh cudweed 249. Inula ensifolia L. Swordleaf inula 250. Lactuca serriola L. Prickly lettuce 251. Leucanthemum vulgare L. Matricaria trichophylla (Boiss.) Boiss. Oxeye daisy 252. 253. Onopordum acanthium L. Scotch thistle 254. Pulicaria dysenterica (L.) Gartn. Common flebane 255. Senecio jacobea L. Tansy ragwort 256. Senecio vulgaris L. Groundsel 257. Tanacetum vulgare L. Common tansy 258. Taraxacum officinale Web. Common dandelion 259. Tussilago farfara L. Coltsfoot 260. Xanthium spinosum L. Spiny cocklebur 261. Xanthium strumarium L. Rough cocklebur 262. Xeranthemum annum L. Everlasting Pineapple weed Mayweed Violaceae 263. Viola odorata L. Sweet violet 264. Viola hirta L. Hairy violet Liliopsida Butomaceae 265. Butomus umbelatus L. Flowering rush Alismataceae 266. Alisma plantago-aquatica L. Water plantain Hydrocharitaceae 267. Hydrocharis morsus-ranae L. Annex 16 Frogbit 10 Red Data Book BDA No. Species Common Name Red Data Book Liliaceae 268. Allium rotundum L. 269. Allium scordoprasum L. 270. Asparagus officinalis L. Garden asparagus 271. Ruscus aculeatus L. Butcher’s broom 272. Scila bifolia L Squill Sand leek Amaryllidaceae 273. Leucojum aestivum L. Summer snowflake 274. Galanthus elwesii Hook. Fill. Snowdrop Iridaceae 275. Iris pseudacorus L. Yellow iris 276. Iris pumila L. Pygmy iris Juncaceae 277. Juncus inflexus L. Hard rush Poaceae 278. Briza media L. Quaking grass 279. Lolium temulenthum L. Darnell ryegrass 280. Sclerochloa dura (L.) Beauv. Common hardgrass Lemnaceae 281. Lemna minor L. Common duckweed 282. Spirodeia polyrrhiza (L.) Schieid. Giant duckweed Typhaceae 283. Typha angustifolia L. 284. Sparganiaceae Sparganium erectum L. ssp. erectum Annex 16 Lesser bulrush Branched bur-reed 11 Endangered BDA ANNEX 17 List of Invertebrate Species of Conservation Importance in Persina NP Systematic classification Vermes – Hirudinea 1. Hirudo medicinalis Mollusca – Bivalvia 1. Unio crassus - Gastropoda 2. Helix pomatia Insecta Odonata 1. Coenagrion mercuriale 2. Gomphus flavipes Lepidoptera 1. Lycaena dispar Formicidae 1. Formica rufa L. Annex 17 Biodiversity Act Bern Convention IUCN EU Habitats Directive + + + -- + -- -- + -- + -- -- --- + + + -- + -- -- + + + + -- + -- 1 ANNEX 18 Fish Species of Persina NP and Conservation Status Table 1: Fish species widely distributed in the Danube, potentially encountered (good living conditions) in Persina NP Name Brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri) Carpathian lamprey (Eudontomyzon danfordi) Russian sturgeon (Acipenser guldenstaedti) Ship sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) Star sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus) European sea sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) Pontic shad (Alosa pontica) Caspian shad (Alosa caspia nordmani) Sea trout (Salmo trutta labrax) Huchen (Hucho hucho) Northern pike (Esox lucius) Roach (Rutilus rutilus) European pearlfish (Rutilus frisii meidingeri) Chub (Leuciscus cephalus) Orfe (Leuciscus idus) Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) Sunbleak (Leucaspius delineathus) Asp (Aspius aspius) Tench (Tinca tinca) Danube bleak (Chalcalburnus chalcoides) Annex 18 Relict Species Endemic Species Europe, Danube and feeders Europe, Danube and feeders Black and Caspian sea basins Black and Caspian sea basins Black and Caspian sea basins Black and Caspian sea basins Black sea basin and Danube Black and Caspian sea basins Black and Azov sea Red Data Book Extinct or very rare Extinct or very rare BONN CITES EU Habitats Directive Annex II BERN IUCN III + + III + + 2&4 + II + 2&4 + II + Endangered 2&4 III + II + 2&4 III + II + 2, 3 II + II + 2&4 II + II + 2&4 III + Endangered Endangered/ Extinct Endangered Black sea Black sea basin and Danube Biodiv. Act Appendi x 2&4 + + + Rare III Rare Danube Europe, without Pyrenean and Apeninian peninsula Black sea basin Middle and South Europe, Middle Asia Europe from Rain to Kolima Endangered Europe and Asia Minor Middle and East Europe Middle and East Europe Endangered Europe Black and Caspian sea 1 2&4 2 Endangered III + + III + III + + III + + Name Relict Species Endemic Species Red Data Book Biodiv. Act Appendi x BERN IUCN III + BONN CITES EU Habitats Directive Annex II basins Bleak (Alburnus alburnus) White bream (Blicca bjoerkna) Common bream (Abramis brama) White-eye bream (Abramis sapa) Blue bream (Abramis ballerus) Hake (Vimba vimba carinata) Sabre fish (Pelecus cultratus) Nase (Chondrostoma nasus) Bitterling (Rhodeus sericeus amarus) Stone moroko (Pseudorasbora parva) Gudgeon (Gobio gobio) Danubian gudgeon (Gobio uranoscopus) Kessler’s gudgeon (Gobio kessleri) Whitefin gudgeon (Gobio albipinnatus) Barbel (Barbus barbus) Common carp (Cyprinus carpi) (River Danube subpopulation) Crucian carp (Carassius carassius) (European subpopulation) Goldfish (Carassius auratus gibelio) Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) Bighead carp (Aristichtys nobilis) Mud loach (Misgurnus fosillis) Spined loach (Cobitis taenia) (Cobitis peshevi) Balkan loach (Cobitis elongata) Golden loach balkan (Sabanejewia aurata balcanica) (Sabanejewia bulgarica) Wels catfish (Silurus glanis) Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Black sea basin Rare Europe Europe and North Asia Europe Exotic, invasive species Europe and North Asia Danube basin, East side Danube and Dniester III 2 III + + Danube basin 2 Europe III + 4 Extinct, possible existence in Danube + Middle and East Europe, Asia up to Lena River + Exotic, artificially introduced Exotic, artificially introduced Europe 2 III + + III Balkan Balkan, for Danube basin Balkan Balkan, for Danube basin 2 Endangered Eel fish Annex 18 2 2 III + III + Dir 92/43 An II Name Relict Species Endemic Species Red Data Book Biodiv. Act Appendi x BERN IUCN BONN CITES EU Habitats Directive Annex II (Anguilla anguilla) Burbot (Lota lota) Nine-spined stickleback (Pungitius platygaster) Perch pike (Stizostedion lucioperca) Volga perch (Stizostedion volgensis) Redfin perch (Perca fluviatilis) Larger Danubian perch (Zingel) (Zingel zingel) Small Danubian perch (Zingel streber) Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) Вalon’s ruffe (Gymnocephalus baloni) Striped ruffe (Gymnocephalus schraetzer) Bighead goby (Neogobius kessleri) Monkey goby (Neogobius fluviatilis) Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) Goad goby (Neogobius gymnotrachelus) Tube nosed goby (Proterorhinus marmoratus) Stellate tadpole-goby (Benthophilus stellatus) Mudminnow (Umbra krameri) Annex 18 Endangered Black and Caspian sea basins Middle and East Europe and West Asia Black and Caspian sea basins Danube, Prut and Dniester Danube, Dniester and Barda Middle and East Europe Endangered Rare + Rare 4 III + 2 III + III + III + + III + + Rare Danube + Rare Danube 2&4 + + + Extinct in the past, interesting for reintroductio n Europe, Danube 3 II + Table 2: Fish species found in Persina NP including the Danube Name Russian sturgeon (Acipenser guldenstaedti) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) Pontic shad (Alosa pontica) Northern pike (Esox lucius) Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Chub (Leuciscus cephalus) Orfe (Leuciscus idus) Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) Sunbleak (Leucaspius delineathus) Asp (Aspius aspius) Tench (Tinca tinca) Danube bleak (Chalcalburnus chalcoides) Bleak (Alburnus alburnus) White bream (Blicca bjoerkna) Common bream (Abramis brama) White-eye bream (Abramis sapa) Blue bream (Abramis ballerus) Sabre fish (Pelecus cultratus) Nase (Chondrostoma nasus) Bitterling (Rhodeus серицеус amarus) Stone moroko (Pseudorasbora parva) Gudgeon (Gobio spp.) Barbel (Barbus barbus) Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) (River Danube subpopulation) Crucian carp (Carassius carassius) (European subpopulation) Annex 18 Relict Species Endemic species Red Data Book Category Black and Caspian sea basins Black and Caspian sea basins Black and Caspian sea basins Black and Azov sea Biodiv. Act Appendix BERN 2&4 IUCN BONN CITES + II + EU Habitats Dir. Annex II 2&4 III + II + 2&4 II + II + 2&4 III + + 2 III + + III + + III + Europe, without Pyrenean and Apeninian peninsula Middle and South Europe and Middle Asia Europe from Rain to Kolima Europe and Asia Minor Middle and East Europe Middle and East Europe Europe Black and Caspian sea basins Endangered Endangered Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe and Middle Asia Europe Exotic, invasive species Europe, Danube basin 2 III III Europe + + 4 Extinct, possible existence in Danube Middle and East Europe, Asia up to Lena River 4 + + Name Goldfish (Carassius auratus gibelio) Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) Bighead carp (Aristichtys nobilis) Mud loach (Misgurnus fosilis) Loach (Cobitis spp) Wels catfish (Silurus glanis) Burbot (Lota lota) Nine-spined stickleback (Pungitius platygaster) Perch pike (Stizostedion lucioperca) Redfin perch (Perca fluviatilis) Ruffe (Gymnocephalus spp.) Tube nosed goby (Proterorhinus marmoratus) Pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) Annex 18 Relict Species Endemic species Red Data Book Category Biodiv. Act Appendix BERN 2 III + III + III + IUCN BONN CITES EU Habitats Dir. Annex II Exotic, artificially introduced Exotic, artificially introduced Europe Balkan, Danube basin + Endangered Black and Caspian sea basins Middle and East Europe, West Asia Endangered Rare Danube Exotic, invasive species 5 2 + Table 3: Fish species found in the marshes and Belene Island Relict Species Name Sunbleak (Leucaspius delineathus) Goldfish (Carassius auratus gibelio) Endemic species Red Data Book Category Biodiv. Act Appendix BERN IUCN BONN CITES EU Habitats Dir. Annex II Middle and East Europe Endangered Table 4: List of commercial fish species in the region of Persina NP and Kalimok-Brushlen PS Common Name (Latin name) Russian sturgeon (Acipenser guldenstaedti) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) Star sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) Pontic shad (Alosa pontica) Northern pike (Esox lucius) Roach (Rutilus rutilus) and other small fish Chub (Leuciscus cephalus) Orfe (Leuciscus idus) Asp (Aspius aspius) Common bream (Abramis brama) + White-eye bream (Abramis sapa) + Blue bream (Abramis ballerus) Sabre fish (Pelecus cultratus) Nase (Chondrostoma nasus) Barbel (Barbus barbus) Common carp (Cyprinus carpio (River Danube subpopulation)) Goldfish (Carassius auratus gibeli) Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) Bighead carp (Aristichtys nobilis) Grass (Chinese) carp (Ctenopharingodon idella) Wels catfish (Silurus glanis) Eel fish (Anguilla anguilla) Burbot (Lota lota) Perch pike (Stizostedion lucioperca) Annex 18 6 ANNEX 19 List of Reptile and Amphibian Species Found and Conservation Importance Amphibian No. Species 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Triturus dobrogicus Pelobates syriacus Pelobates fuscus Bombina bombina Bombina variegata Bufo viridis Bufo bufo Hyla arborea Rana ridibunda Rana esculenta Rana dalmatina Common Name Biodiversity Act Appendix No. 3 2&3 2&3 2 2 3 3 2&3 4 4 2 8 Red Data Book Danube crested newt Eastern spadefoot toad Common spadefoot Fire-bellied toad Yellow-bellied toad Green toad Great common toad European tree frog Marsh frog Edible frog Agile frog Totals En 1 Legend Red Data Book – Category: En = Endangered; R = Rare, Ex = Extinct Annex 19 1 BERN Appendix No. II II II II II III II II III III II 11 IUCN CITES * EU Habitats Directive * * * * 2 0 3 Reptiles No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Species Testudo graeca Testudo hermanni Еmys orbicularis Lacerta viridis Lacerta trilineata Darevskia praticola Podarcis tauricus Podarcis muralis Ablepharus kitaibelii Anguis fragilis Natrix natrix Natrix tesselata Eryx jaculus* Elaphe longissima Elaphe quatuorlineata sauromates Coluber jugularis (=C. caspius) Vipera ammodytes Common Name Greek tortoise Hermann's Tortoise European pond turtle Green lizard Balkan green lizard Meadow lizard Balkan wall lizard Wall lizard Snake-eyed Skink Slow worm Grass snake Dice snake Spotted Sand Boa * Aesculapian Snake Red Data Book Biodiversity Act Appendix No. 2&3 2&3 2&3 Four-lined snake Large whip snake Nose-horned Viper Totals 1 Legend Red Data Book : En = Endangered; R = Rare, Ex = Extinct Annex 19 3 3 Appendix No. II II II II II III II II II III III II III II 2&3 II 3 4 10 II II 17 3 3 En 2 BERN IUCN * * * CITES * * EU Habitats Directive * * * * * 3 3 3 ANNEX 20 List of Bird Species Found in Persina NP and Conservation Status No. Species Biodiv. Act Appendix No. 3 3 2&3 3 2&3 3 Common Name Red Data Book 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Gavia stellata Gavia arctica Podiceps griseigena Podiceps cristatus Podiceps nigricollis Tachybaptus ruficollis Phalacrocorax carbo Halietor pygmaeus Pelecanus crispus Ixobrychus minutus Botaurus stellatus Nycticorax nycticorax Ardeola ralloides Egretta garzetta Egretta alba Ardea cinerea Ardea purpurea Ciconia ciconia Ciconia nigra Platalea leucorodia Plegadis falcinellus Annex 20 Red-throated Diver Black-throated Diver Red-necked Grebe Great Crested Grebe Black-necked Grebe Little Grebe Cormorant Pygmy cormorant Dalmatian pelican Little Bittern Bittern Night Heron Squacco Heron Little Egret Great White Eagle Grey Heron Purple Heron White Stork Black Stork Spoonbill Glossy Ibis R R En En En En 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 En En En En En En 1 IUCN BERN II II II III II II III II II II II II II II II III II II II II II Red data book * * BONN CITES EU Birds Directive II II II I I II I & II II II II I I I I I I I I II II II II II I I I I I * * IUCN 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Phoenicopterus ruber Cygnus olor Cygnus cygnus Anser albifrons Anser anser Branta ruficollis Tadorna tadorna Tadorna ferruginea Anas platyrhynchos Anas strepera Anas acuta Anas clypeata Anas penelope Anas crecca Anas querquedula Aythya ferina Aythya fuligula Aythya nyroca Netta rufina Melanitta fusca Clangula hyemalis Bucephala clangula Mergus merganser Mergus serrator Mergus albellus Neophron percnopterus Milvus migrans Pernis apivorus Buteo buteo Annex 20 Greater Flamingo Mute Swan Whooper Swan White-fronted Goose Greylag Goose Red-breasted Goose Shelduck Rudy Shelduck Malard Gadwall Pintail Shoveler Wigeon Teal Garganey Pochard Tufted Duck Ferruginous Duck Red-crested Pochard White-winged Scoter Long-taled Duck Goldeneye Gosander Red-breasted Merganser Smew Egyptian Vulture Black Kite Honey Buzzard Common Buzzard R En 3 3 2&3 2&4 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 2&3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 3 En En En En En En En R En En En 2 II III II III III II II II III III III III III III III III III III III III III III III III II II II II II * * II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II I I * I I III II II III I II II * * * * I I I I IUCN 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. Buteo rufinus Buteo lagopus Hieraetus pennatus Aquila pomarina Haliaeetus albicilla Circaetus gallicus Pandion haliaetus Accipiter nisus Accipiter brevipes Accipiter gentilis Circus aeruginosus Circus cyaneus Circus pygargus Falco peregrinus Falco cherrug Falco subbuteo Falco columbarius Falco vespertinus Falco tinnunculus Perdix perdix Coturnix coturnix Phasianus colchicus Rallus aquaticus Crex crex Gallinula chloropus Fulica atra Otis tetrax Haematopus ostralegus Himantopus himantopus Annex 20 Long-legged Buzzard Rough-legged Buzzard Booted Eagle Lesser Spotted Eagle White-tailed Eagle Short-toed Eagle Osprey Sparrowhawk Levant Sparrowhawk Northern Goshawk Marsh Harrier Hen Harrier Montagu’s Harrier Peregrine Saker Falcon Hobby Merlin Red-footed Falcon Common Kestrel Grey Partridge Quail Pheasant Water Rail Corncrake Moorhen Coot Little Bustard Oystercatcher Black-winged Stilt En 2&3 3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 3 2&3 3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 3 2&3 2&3 3 4 4 4 3 2&3 3 En En En En En En En En En R R En En En R En 3 3 2&3 En En 3 II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II III III III III II III III II III II * * * II II II II I & II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II II II II II I II * * II I I IUCN 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. Recurvirostra avosetta Burhinus oedicnemus Glareola pratincola Glareola nordmanni Vanellus vanellus Gallinago gallinago Gallinago media Tringa totanus Tringa nebularia Tringa erythropus Tringa ochropus Tringa glareola Actitis hypoleucos Charadrius dubius Calidris minuta Calidris canutus Philomachus pugnax 97. Larus cachinans 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. Larus ridibundus Larus melanocephalus Larus minutus Larus canus Larus genei Sterna caspia Chlidonias hybrida Chlidonias niger Sterna hirundo Sterna albifrons Annex 20 Avocet Stone Curlew Collared Pratincole Black-winged Pratincole Lapwing Common Snipe Great Snipe Common Redshank Greenshank Spotted Redshank Green Sandpiper Wood Sandpiper Common Sandpiper Little Ringed Plover Little Stint Red Knot Ruff Yellow-legged Herring Gull Black-headed Gull Mediterranean Gull Little Gull Common Gull Slender-billed Gull Caspian Tern Whiskered Tern Black Tern Common Tern Little Tern R En En 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 3 4 3 2&3 3 3 3 2&3 3 3 3 3 2&3 Ex R En En II II II II III III II III III III II II II II II III III * II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II I I I II I II I I II I III R R 3 2&3 3 3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 2&3 R R En En En 4 III II II III II II II II II II II II II II II II I I I I I IUCN 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. Columba livia (f. domestica) Columba oenas Columba palumbus Streptopelia turtur Streptopelia decaocto Cuculus canorus Caprimulgus europaeus Tyto alba Otus scops Bubo bubo Athene noctua Strix aluco Asio otus Apus apus Alcedo atthis Merops apiaster Coracias garrulus Upupa epops Jynx torquilla Dryocopus martius Picus viridis 129. Picus canus 130. Dendrocopos major 131. Dendrocopos syriacus 132. Dendrocopos minor 133. Alauda arvensis Annex 20 Feral Pigeon Stock Dove Woodpigeon Turtle Dove Collared Dove Cuckoo Nightjar Barn Owl Scops Owl Eurasian Eagle-owl Little Owl Tawny Owl Long-eared Owl Common Swift Common Kingfisher European Bee-eater Roller Hoopoe Wryneck Black Woodpecker Green Woodpecker Grey-headed Woodpecker Great Spotted Woodpecker Syrian Woodpecker Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Skylark En R En R 5 III III 3 4 4 4 3 2&3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2&3 3 3 2&3 3 III III III II II II II II II II III II II II II II II II 2&3 II 3 II 2&3 II 3 II 3 III II II II I * * * * * * I I II II I I I I II IUCN 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151. 152. 153. 154. 155. 156. 157. 158. 159. 160. 161. 162. Melanocorypha calandra Calandrella brachydactyla Lullula arborea Galerida cristata Riparia riparia Hirundo rustica Hirundo daurica Delichon urbica Motacilla flava Motacilla cinerea Motacilla alba Anthus campestris Anthus spinoletta Lanius collurio Lanius minor Lanius excubitor Lanius senator Troglodytes troglodytes Prunella modularis Erithacus rubecula Luscinia megarhynchos Luscinia svecica Phoenicurus ochrurus Phoenicurus phoenicurus Saxicola torquata Oenanthe oenanthe Turdus merula Turdus pilaris Turdus philomelos Annex 20 Calandra Lark Greater Shoe-toed Lark Woodlark Crested Lark Sand Martin Swallow Red-rumped Swallow House Martin Yellow Wagtail Grey Wagtail White Wagtail Tawny Pipit Water Pipit Red-backed Shrike Lesser Grey Shrike Great Grey Shrike Woodchat Shrike Wren Dunnock Robin Nightingale Bluethroat Black Redstart Common Redstart Stonechat Northern Wheatear Blackbird Fieldfare Song Thrush 2&3 2&3 2&3 3 2&3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2&3 3 2&3 2&3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2&3 3 3 3 3 3 6 II II III III II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II III III III I I I I I I II II II II II II II II II II I II II II IUCN 163. 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170. 171. 172. 173. 174. 175. 176. 177. 178. 179. 180. 181. 182. 183. 184. 185. 186. 187. 188. 189. 190. Locustella luscinioides Locustella fluviatilis Locustella naevia Acrocephalus scirpaceus Acrocephalus schoenobaenus Acrocephalus palustris Acrocephalus arundinaceus Hippolais icterina Hippolais pallida Sylvia atricapilla Sylvia nisoria Sylvia communis Sylvia curruca Phylloscopus collybita Phylloscopus trochilus Phylloscopus sibilatrix Regulus regulus Muscicapa striata Ficedula hypoleuca Ficedula albicollis Remiz pendulinus Aegithalos caudatus Parus palustris Parus major Parus caeruleus Sitta europaea Emberiza citrinella Emberiza melanocephala Annex 20 Savi’s Warbler River Warbler Grasshopper Warbler Reed Warbler 3 3 3 3 II II II II II II II II Sedge Warbler 3 II II 3 3 3 3 3 2&3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2&3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II III III II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II Marsh Warbler Great Reed Warbler Icterine Warbler Olivaceous Warbler Blackcap Barred Warbler Common Whitethroat Lesser Whitethroat Chiffchaff Willow Warbler Wood Warbler Goldcrest Spotted Flycatcher Pied Flycatcher Collared Flycatcher Penduline Tit Long-tailed Tit Marsh Tit Great Tit Blue Tit Nuthatch Yellowhammer Black-headed Bunting 7 I IUCN 191. 192. 193. 194. 195. 196. 197. 198. 199. 200. 201. 202. 203. 204. 205. 206. 207. 208. 209. 210. 211. Ortolan Bunting Reed Bunting Corn Bunting Chaffinch Brambling Greenfinch Goldfinch Siskin Emberiza hortulana Emberiza shoeniclus Emberiza calandra Fringilla coelebs Fringilla montifringilla Carduelis chloris Carduelis carduelis Carduelis spinus Coccothraustes coccothraustes Passer hispaniolensis Passer domesticus Passer montanus Sturnus roseus Sturnus vulgaris Oriolus oriolus Garrulus glandarius Pica pica Corvus monedula Corvus frugilegus Corvus corone Corvus corax Hawfinch Spanish Sparrow House Sparrow Tree Sparrow Rose-coloured Starling Starling Golden Auriole Jay Magpie Jackdaw Rook Carrion Crow Raven Totals Annex 20 R 2&3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 II II III III III II II II 3 3 II III 3 3 4 3 III II II 4 4 4 4 3 III 63 204 203 R - 16 En - 46 Ex - 1 Appendix 2&3 – 184; Appendix 4 - 20 Appendix II - 144 Appendix III -59 8 I II 9 121 Appendix I -2 Appendix II – 121 33 88 I- 69 II- 16 ІІІ- 3 Legend Red data book – category: En - Endangered; R – Rare, Ex - Extinct Annex 20 9 ANNEX 21 List of Mammal Species Found in Persina NP and Conservation Importance Red Data Book - Biodiversity Act Appendix No. 2+3 Appendix No. ІІ - 2+3 Rh. euryale Lesser horseshoe bat Mediterranean horseshoe bat - 4. Rh. mehelyi Mehely's horseshoe bat 5. Myotis myotis 6. BERN IUCN CITES BONN EU Habitats Directive * - ІІ * ІІ * - ІІ * 2+3 ІІ * - ІІ * - 2+3 ІІ * - ІІ * Mouse-eared bat - 2+3 ІІ *. - ІІ * Myotis blythii Lesser mouse-eared bat - 2+3 ІІ - - ІІ * 7. Myotis emarginatus Geoffroy's bat R 2+3 ІІ * - ІІ * 8. Myotis mystacinus Whiskered bat - 2+3 ІІ - - ІІ * 9. Myotis daubentonii Daubenton's bat - 2+3 ІІ - - ІІ * 10. Myotis capaccinii Long-fingered bat R 2+3 ІІ * - ІІ * 11. Plecotus austriacus Gray big-eared bat - 2+3 ІІ - - ІІ * 12. Barbastella barbastellus Western barbastelle 2+3 ІІ * ІІ * 13. Nyctalus noctula Noctule bat - 2+3 ІІ - - ІІ * 14. Nyctalus leisleri Leisler’s bat - 2+3 ІІ * - ІІ * 15. Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common pipistrelle bat - 2+3 ІІI - - ІІ * 16. Hypsugo savii Savi's Pipistrelle - 2+3 ІІ - - ІІ * No. Species Common Name Category 1. 2. Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rh. hipposideros 3. Annex 21 Greater horseshoe bat 1 Red Data Book - Biodiversity Act 2+3 ІІ - - ІІ * 2+3 ІІ * - ІІ * - 3 - - - - Common mole Bicolor white-toothed shrew Lesser white-toothed shrew - - - - - - - - ІІІ - - - - - ІІІ - - - 17. Eptesicus serotinus Serotine bat 18. Miniopterus schreibersii Common Bent-wing Bat - 19. Erinaceus concolor Hedgehog 20. Talpa europaea Crocidura leucodon 21. Crocidura suaveolens 22. BERN 23. Sorex araneus Common shrew - - ІІІ - - - 24. Neomys anomalus Water shrew - - ІІІ - - - 25. Glis glis Edible dormouse - - ІІІ * - - 26. Dryomys nitedula Forest dormouse - 2 ІІІ * - * 27. Sciurus vulgaris Red squirrel - - ІІІ * - - 28. Spermophilus citellus Souslik - 2 ІІ * - * 29. Nannospalax leucodon Lesser mole rat - - - * - - 30. Micromys minutus Harvest mouse - - - * - - 31. Apodemus agrarius Striped field mouse - - - - - - 32. Sylvaemus sylvaticus - - - - - - Sylvaemus flavicollis Wood mouse Yellow-necked mouse - - - - - - 34. Rattus rattus House rat - - - - - - 35. Rattus norvegicus Brown rat - - - - - - 36. Mus musculus House mouse - - - - - - 37. Mus spicilegus Mound-building mouse - - - * - - 33. Annex 21 field 2 38. Cricetus cricetus Common hamster Red Data Book En 39. Mesocricetus newtoni Romanian hamster R 40. Ondatra zibethicus Muskrat 41. Arvicola terrestris 42. Biodiversity Act 2+3 BERN ІІ - - * 2+3 ІІ * - - - - - - - - Water vole - - - - - - Microtus arvalis Common vole - - - - - - 43. Microtus subterraneus European pine vole - - - - - - 44. Lepus capensis Brown hare - - ІІІ - - - 45. Canis aureus Jackal - 4 - - * 46. Vulpes vulpes Fox - - - - - - Racoon dog - - - - - 48. Nyctereutes procyonoides Meles meles - 47. - - ІІІ - - - 49. Lutra lutra Otter En 2+3 ІІ * * * 50. Mustela nivalis Weasel - 3 ІІІ - - - 51. Mustela putorius European polecat - 4 ІІІ - - * 52. Mustela eversmanni Steppe polecat R 2+3 ІІ - - - 53. Vormela peregusna Marbled polecat En 2+3 ІІ * - - 54. Martes foina Stone marten - - ІІІ - - - Felis silvestris Wild cat Wild boar Red deer Roe deer 4 ІІ * * - ІІІ ІІІ - - 55. 56. 57. 58. Sus scrofa Cervus elaphus Capreolus capreolus Totals Annex 21 Badger 7 31 Appendix 2 3 38 20 2 18 25 Red Data Book Biodiversity Act + 3 - 27 Legend Red Data Book – Category: En = Endangered; R = Rare, Ex = Extinct Annex 21 4 BERN ANNEX 22 List of Developed Areas and Buildings in Persina NP Building/ Location Police Villa (Nikopol) Number of Floors/ Area/ Number of Beds Owner/User Type of Use Construction Type Electricity/ Water Supply/ Telephone Regional Department of the Ministry of Interior (RDMI) – Nikopol Solid Electricity Water supply RDMI (Guarded) Solid Electricity Water supply Municipality (Guarded) Solid Electricity Water supply Solid Electricity Water supply Fish Company Buildings Police Building (Magarec Island) Building of the Municipality (Magarec Island) Prison Villa (Belene Island) Facilities of the Prison (Belene Island) Sport boat base (Belene) Farmyard – Dragash Voivoda Village Annex 22 (Destroyed) (Destroyed) Belko Company (Not functioning) 1 ANNEX 23 Cultural-Historical Heritage (CHH) Sites BELENE MUNICIPALITY Archaeological, architectural and religious sites ¾ Over 20 Thracian tombs; ¾ Over 36 remains from Early Medieval and Medieval Roman settlements; ¾ Antique fortress ‘Dimum’ on the bank of the Danube; ¾ Antique canals ‘Garla’ – west and east from Belene; ¾ Remains from Medieval settlement ‘Sekuriska’ close to Biala Voda village; ¾ ‘The straight stone’ near to Petokladenci village; ¾ Necropolis of seven hills near the village of Dekov and ancient Roman Bath in ‘Vasil Levski’ school yard in Belene; ¾ Military monuments – two in Belene (in the Park of Gratitude and in the Church ‘Birth of Blessed Virgin Mary’) and one in Tatari village (in the town square); ¾ Museum exhibitions organised by Community Centres “Hristo Botev-97” in Belene and the one in Dekov Village; and ¾ Two catholic churches - ‘Birth of Blessed Virgin Mary’ and “St. Anton Paduansky” Church (1893) and one orthodox church – “Saint George” (1874) in Belene. Belene is the birth place of the Blessed Bishop Eugenie Bosilkov. There is a sanctuary in the ‘Birth of Blessed Virgin Mary’ Church with a relic of Monsignor Bosilkov. This is a place of worship for religious Catholics. There is memorial plaque in the central square in Belene in honour of the Blessed Bishop. Folklore ¾ Belene, Community centre “Hristo Botev-97”: mixed group for genuine folklore (represent customs), folklore group for cultivated folklore “Dimum” (with participation in international concerts and festivals), school for folk dances – 80 children of different ages, children’s theatre and amateur theatre for adults, group for old-time city songs, circle “ Young Nature and Traditions Protector”; ¾ Bqla Voda village – Mummer group; ¾ Petokladenci village – Carol-singers group; ¾ Tatari village – Working bee with old-time songs; ¾ St. Nicholas’ Day (celebrated with songs and dances, specific fish meals, censing of carp); ¾ Engagement Custom (Wedding begging) between Wallachians and Catholics; ¾ Dragaika Custom (harvest celebration); ¾ Klushari Custom (Wallachian; male dance and rituals for healing sick children); ¾ Todorov’s Day – Horse races; ¾ St. George’s Day – Singing under rings; ¾ St. Dimitri’s Day – Healing of sheep; and ¾ Christmas – ‘Brazaia’ custom (jolly custom for health and fruitfulness). Catholics celebrate: ¾ St. Anton – Blessing of animals; ¾ St. Josif – Jozov Day, tribute to St. Josif, lithurgy and chants; Annex 23 1 ¾ Pepeliana Sriada – similar to Vrabnica (Palm Sunday); and ¾ Ju Verde, similar to Midsummer Day. Current cultural calendar ¾ Review of one-act plays – May; ¾ Town of Belene Celebrations – September (including handball competitions, football and wrestling); ¾ Traditional football match on small doors ‘Georgi Cvetkov’ – January and February; ¾ Children’s football match supported by the Mayor; and ¾ Meeting of the International Regatta – TID – August. Traditional practices and cuisine ¾ Forms of living: weaving of reed furniture, basket-making, cooperage, forging, carding (spinning wool), making fishing-nets, bee-keeping, hunting, fishing etc.; and ¾ Cuisine: trienica (home-made noodles with meat); priasol (Walachia meal from roasted peppers, tomatoes and eggplant with garlic and roast fish), maznitsa I barkanitsa (kind of cheese-cake); Turkish delights (kind of tiganitsa); hominy (ground maize) with yoghurt and walnuts, mixed with pickled vegetables (adding bit by bit all kinds of vegetables and even fruits such as wild pears, crab-apples and green small watermelon) NICOPOL MUNICIPALITY Archaeological, architectural and religious sites ¾ Archaeological museum exhibition in the Community Centre building ‘Napredak’, Nikopol; ¾ Vasil Levski Museum (in a bad condition and recently closed); ¾ Two Palaeolithic fields in very bad condition, one of which is of European importance (near Muselievo village); ¾ Rock-church from 3rd -4th century, 1 km far from Nikopol; ¾ Church St. St. Peter and Paul from 12th-14th century in Nikopol; ¾ Church ‘The Assu of the Holy Mother’ from 1840, working, Nikopol ¾ Fountain ‘Elia’ – with a built in sarcophagus and it has a legend; ¾ Shishman fortress with remains of Turkish fortress; ¾ Smolqnowa House – Museum of Levski and an ethnographic exhibition; and ¾ Monuments: Monument of Levski, The Liberty Monument etc. Folklore ¾ Asenovo village (Banatian folklore) – in the Community Centre; ¾ Dragash village: folk group for Bulgarian and Walachia folklore; ¾ Cherkovitsa village: authentic Walachia traditional customs such as Kalushari; ¾ Vabel village: folk group, presentation of winter traditions Moshuli (similar to Christmas customs); ¾ Novachene village: dance folk group, two groups for old-time city songs and folk wedding orchestra; and Annex 23 2 ¾ Muselievo village: children’s group representing Bulgarian folk customs with national costumes and artefacts from country life. Current cultural calendar ¾ Municipal Danube Cultural Celebrations (May, 25 year tradition): concerts, art assemblies, ethnographic exhibition “Ethnos in Nikopol Municipality’, drama productions, exhibitions on-wheels etc.; and ¾ Municipal review of the art activity between the Community Centres. SVISHTOV MUNICIPALITY Archaeological, architectural and religious sites ¾ Roman Legion camp Nove (45 A.D., area 10 ha), 4 km far from Svishtov on the bank of the river Danube. Within the walls of Nove: Principia (the headquarters of the legion), The Military hospital and the Episcopal palace; ¾ The Fortress Kaleto, Svishtov (13-14 A.D.); ¾ Cathedral “Holy Trinity”, built by the famous past-master Kolyo Ficheto in 1867; ¾ Church of St. Peter and Paul, 1644; ¾ Church of St. Cyril and Metodi; ¾ Church of the Holy Transfiguration; ¾ Church of Prophet Ilia; ¾ Monastery “The Assur;” ¾ House-museum ‘Aleko Konstantinov’ – the birthplace of the remarkable Aleko Konstantinov - Bulgarian humorist, writer of feuilletons; ¾ Ethnographic exhibition – housed in the Sladkarova House, constructed in 1800; ¾ Archaeological exhibition; ¾ Exhibition ‘Town customs and culture XIX – beg. XX’ situated in a house constructed in 1895; ¾ Exhibition “Passing of the Russian Armies 1877” 4 km south of Svishtov; ¾ Exhibition ‘Headquarters of the Russian Army’, situated in an 19th century house in the village of Gorna Studena; ¾ Clock Tower in Svishtov; ¾ The building of the State Higher School of Commerce ‘Dimitar Hadjivasilev’; ¾ First Bulgarian Community Centre ‘Elenka and Kiril D. Avramovi’; and ¾ Art Gallery ‘Nikolai Pavlovich’. Current cultural calendar ¾ Days of Aleko (the dates of his birth and death): International short story competition, readings and awards; ¾ International biennial drawing competition for children’; ¾ Folk meeting of the Catholics of Northern Central region in the village of Oresh (each spring); ¾ Celebration of Todorov’s Day in Darogomirovo, Vardim etc. – horse and donkey outride; ¾ Spring Events (10 days): biennales, school drama productions etc.; ¾ Celebration of the Svishtov Liberation and the First Bulgarian Administration (Svishtov was the first liberated town in Bulgaria and has the First Bulgarian Annex 23 3 Community Centre, total number of 150 ‘first’ events in Bulgaria); ¾ Swimming across the Danube River (the last weekend of July, 40-50 years tradition); ¾ International Football match for children and teenagers (almost 2 years, in July); and ¾ Svishtovian vine holidays – cultural celebrations (the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday of September): old city songs, creative meetings, concerts, Wine celebrations with wine tasting, and folklore programmes. Traditional practices ¾ Wine-production (tradition – Cabernet): for home-use; Winery “Svishtov’ offers wine-tasting. Annex 23 4 ANNEX 24 Information System Concept for Persina NP The concept is based on recent research conducted by experts who participated in the preparation of the Management Plan. The concept defines the framework for obligatory requirements for future projects, research and decisions on a complete information system for Persina NP and attempts to resolve the following problems: ¾ Defines the purpose of every single element related to biodiversity preservation and the regional development in terms of the current trends and the outlook for tourism development on a national and international level; ¾ Recommends and defines the means of providing information about specific features of the NP in ecological, cultural, historical and socio-economic aspects; and ¾ Provides directions for future programmes and projects related to provision of information for the tourists in the Park. Under this concept, the management and financial institutions in nature protection and regional development and the environmental NGO’s are required to direct their efforts towards establishing a unitary and advanced information system, which will popularise the potential of Persina NP for development and sustainable tourism in the region. The prime task of the Concept is to complement the development and facilitate the management of the Park. Its objective is to provide information to visitors, including: ¾ Improve visitor mobility by provision of safe access to the Park; ¾ Select appropriate recreational activities; ¾ Stimulate visitor interest in the protection of the landscape and the variety of flora and fauna; ¾ Guarantee educational impacts through a system for information, visitor centres and new small access points to the Park; and ¾ Provide interesting and available information on the surrounding area. This will also have an impact on the development of positive attitudes of the local population toward the Park. SPECIALISED SIGNAGE FOR PERSINA NP The purpose of the various elements of the information system is to give precise information to visitors. All elements must: ¾ Carry the Park logo; ¾ Include precise information on various sites; and ¾ Be designed in harmony with the local environment. Information boards should be placed at: Annex 24 1 ¾ All entrances to the Park (including surrounding settlements developing or about to develop as tourist locations); and ¾ More important tourist sites. Signage for circular trails Their purpose is to concentrate tourist flows in surrounding park areas thereby enhancing local economic development. Guidelines and requirements: ¾ Circular trails must start and end at the same point; ¾ Duration must be between 2 and 4 hours; ¾ Trails must comprise interesting tourist sites; ¾ Trails must be well signed and described on maps, leaflets, etc.; and ¾ Signage must feature one and the same style all around the Park, to be easily recognisable and remembered and enhance the use of the trails. Location: Circular trails must be identified and signed around the existing municipalities centres such as Nikopol, Belene and Svishtov. General information boards (of advertisement and indicative character) Guidelines and requirements: ¾ Boards should include general tourist interpretation about the Park and its significance, as well as basic data for visitors who are not using guiding services or who do not have their own published information; ¾ Boards should feature: General scheme of site; Information scheme of the corresponding park region; and Indication of where the visitor is at the moment. ¾ Illustrative information should dominate while texts should be short and translated into one or more languages. Location: ¾ At the starting points for the Park; ¾ At the roads leading into Park; ¾ At key places within the Park; and ¾ At key places in surrounding settlements. Information boards on species (flora and fauna) and Information boards on behaviour Their purpose is to present information about the biological diversity and species of conservational status in a certain area. Annex 24 2 Guidelines and requirements: Flora and fauna specialists should be consulted on the contents of the boards; Boards should indicate the behaviour requirements related to flora protection; Boards should show zones where fauna should not be disturbed; Boards should set the rules for fire safety; and Boards should inform visitors about certain dangers or sanctions for violations. Location: ¾ At special places close to places for recreation; ¾ At special places along the borders of Park and reserves; ¾ Along regulated trails through reserves and areas under restricted regimes or out of bounds; and ¾ At viewpoints and others. Indicative direction boards These contain short information on the direction to sites nearby. Location: At rest points, water sources, shelters and places where fires are allowed, etc. LOCATION SELECTION AND PLACEMENT OF BOARDS Common recommendations for all types of signage: ¾ Be placed at key spots in settlements, starting points, in accommodation, etc.; ¾ Be easily detectable and visible from both sides of the road; ¾ Be placed parallel to the direction of movement (for trails) or perpendicular where appropriate; ¾ Be placed immediately after crossroads, followed shortly by a second and third board, so that there is no doubt about the right direction; ¾ Be placed at distances securing good orientation along the way, depending on terrain; ¾ Be placed at shorter distances in forests; and ¾ When several boards have to be placed at one and the same spot, they must be ranked by significance and not compete with each other. Maintenance of signage Information signage within the Park is a priority obligation and property of the Nature Park Administration. Its maintenance is a common responsibility for all Park users. Guidelines and requirements: ¾ For the selection of signage materials, the requirement for durability and weather resistance, as well as the aesthetic compliance to landscape is most Important and Annex 24 3 ¾ At least twice a year (spring and autumn), Nature Park Administration tourist associations and accommodation managers must check the condition of signage and repair or restore damaged or missing signs. INFORMATION AND VISITOR CENTRES, INFORMATION POINTS The establishment of information centres is an important element of the overall information system for Persina NP. These will play a growing role for the elaboration of strategies for tourism development in and around the Park. Guidelines and requirements: ¾ Provide the information that tourists need most about the area; ¾ Serve as a place for contacts with tour operators; ¾ The location of the information or visitor centre must be clearly signposted from key points in the settlement; ¾ Information must be provided about where tourists can find trained guides; and ¾ The centre can offer bookings and sell leaflets or other advertisement materials, as well as local souvenirs. Location: The selection of location must be related to facilitate orientation of visitors. Existing offices of various institutions may be used, where current staff can provide information and sell products and services. ¾ Currently a new information centre for the Park is under construction in Belene. The centre should offer information and interpretation on the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the Park and its surrounding areas. It should provide training opportunities, sale of souvenirs with Park logo, etc; ¾ Information centres/points, housed in special buildings or premises, should be opened at the main starting points for the Park: Svishtov, Nikopol, Dragash Voivoda. They must be well signed and must offer information about the whole area; and ¾ Local shops, community or town halls may be used within settlements, stalls/huts or cabins – outside them. These should have information boards, maps and complete sets of the Park information materials. PRINTED INFORMATION Visitors need printed information. This includes: 1. Map of the Park – the most important element of all information and advertisement materials. It must include the existing tourist trails, information centres and points. It is important to mark the places where human presence does not pose danger to the environment. 2. Maps of circular walks - around every single settlement, including description of trails and what tourists can see along them. The full set of maps must be present at every information centre and information point. Annex 24 4 3. Information leaflets - on biodiversity, cultural and historical heritage of the area; and 4. Environmental education materials – it is advisable to avail of the considerable experience of environmental NGOs. NEXT STEPS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFORMATION SYSTEM The following steps should be undertaken for the development of the information system for Persina NP: ¾ Rank all elements by priority; ¾ Select locations; ¾ Coordinate design and contents with the NPD and appropriate specialists with good knowledge on the Park specific features; ¾ Coordinate the project with other institutions with an interest in information signage within the Park – tourist associations, various owners and users; ¾ Prepare the project; ¾ Implement signage in the field; and ¾ Organise a press conference to inform owners and users about their responsibilities and obligations in regard to information signage preparation and maintenance. INSTITUTIONAL PROVISION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT Municipalities in partnership with local NGOs and government organisations should play a key role in the planning and development of the unified information system for Persina NP, as they are trusted by local people, present a valuable source of information and can bring together the requirements of the individual stakeholders. Working in partnership with local government and non-government organizations will provide more experience, knowledge and ideas. The Tourism Law, first adopted in 1998, mentioned for the first time the establishment of regional and local tourism organisations; it defined their potential role and the policy to motivate local communities to manage and develop tourist activities and initiatives by themselves. When developing the unified information system for Persina NP area, the general strategy for tourism promotion in the protected area should be taken into account. At the local level, it should define: ¾ Which tourist opportunities of the area must be promoted; ¾ What is the potential for sustainable tourism development in the area; and ¾ How and where to promote the region. In this way, local people could actually influence tourism development instead of just complying with what is being decided from outside. Provision for future developments and renovation Annex 24 5 As the maintenance of the developed information system will be a dynamic process with constant renovation and improvement, it should be taken into account from the very beginning, at the stage of preparation of the various components: trails, information and visitor centres, information points and boards, etc. In this regard, information could be collected at the local level about the effectiveness of the overall system, which can be summarised at the regional level and taken into consideration when improving and expanding the information system in the future. All subsequent phases of change, expansion and complementary activities should of course be carried out in line with the accepted rules for unification. The collection of such information is a priority for local and regional organisations or municipalities. The aim is to create an accessible database on: ¾ The cost effectiveness of the developed information system; ¾ Advantages and shortcomings of the information system; and ¾ Tourist demands and expectations. This information could be collected through the maintenance of visitor records: where visitors come from, how long they stay in the region, what problems and difficulties were encountered by them in their orientation and the use of information boards and signage, as well as with the information received in the individual information points and centres. The creation and maintenance of such a database can serve both visitors and the experts involved in the future expansion and further development of the information system. PROMOTION OF THE INFORMATION SYSTEM The promotion of the future information system and work with the media in particular, is of huge importance for the general promotion strategy for the Park. Many potential visitors receive their first impressions on a given area through the media. Publications can have an enormous impact on the attitudes of visitors and their future behaviour, to attract them to the type of tourism suitable for the area. Annex 24 6