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Rila Monastery Nature Park Management Plan - part - usaid

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February 2004<br />

<strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />

Forest Vegetation and the Treeless Zone<br />

The forest vegetation map shows the distribution of the seven principal types<br />

of forest in the <strong>Park</strong>’s territory, determined according to the predominance of<br />

coniferous or deciduous tree specimens within them. Also indicated on the map is the<br />

spread of the treeless zone, which is home to a great diversity of herbaceous plants<br />

inhabiting various ecological niches and terrains richer in silicates and limestone. This<br />

zone is best represented at higher altitudes (2,200 meters and over) in the northern and<br />

eastern portions of the <strong>Park</strong>.<br />

The map also shows the proportional distribution of old forests, which<br />

constitute 33 % of all forests within the <strong>Park</strong>. Within the central areas of the <strong>Park</strong> are<br />

the main locations of the endemic <strong>Rila</strong> oak. The distribution and quality of forest<br />

vegetation throughout RMNP territory indicates that the forests preserved in <strong>Rila</strong><br />

<strong>Monastery</strong> Forest Reserve are by no means the only ones in the <strong>Park</strong> territory that are<br />

unique in their conservation significance. In terms of its structure, richness and<br />

diversity, the entire forest complex of <strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong> is a key component<br />

of the forest ecosystems of <strong>Rila</strong> Mountain.<br />

The remaining object categories are as per the Base Map.<br />

Digital models compiled by Agrolesproject PLC, have served as the basis for<br />

compiling this map.<br />

Note: The map shows also the territory along Rilska River neighboring the<br />

<strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />

<strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />

<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> - Draft<br />

2004 - 2013

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