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February 2004<br />

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

Distribution of <strong>Plan</strong>t Species of Conservation Significance<br />

The map shows the distribution of four categories of plant species of<br />

conservation significance: endemic, relict, rare and endangered. The former two<br />

categories are indicative of the processes of form generation having taken (and<br />

continuing to take) place in this territory, while the latter two are indicative of the<br />

state and condition of populations and the identified threats to their continued<br />

existence. The map is based upon information gathered in the field in 2001 throughout<br />

the <strong>Park</strong> territory, as well as on literary sources.<br />

A dominant group among the wildlife species of conservation significance are<br />

the so-called Balkan endemics. Species endemic to Bulgaria are relatively fewer, and<br />

ones that are locally endemic (to <strong>Rila</strong> Mountain), fewer still. The number of endemic<br />

species is by ca. 10% larger than that of relict species (mostly glacial relicts).<br />

An analysis of the distribution and concentration of the above mentioned plant<br />

species is bound to show that there are territories within the <strong>Park</strong> where the diversity<br />

and concentration of species of conservation significance is higher. Examples are the<br />

areas located along the Mermera-Djendema-Theodossievi Karauli line; around Ribni<br />

Lakes; along the Golyam Mechi Peak-Tzarev Peak line; in the area around Kalin<br />

Peak; along the upper reaches of the river Radovichka, etc. These areas can be seen as<br />

natural ecological corridors facilitating the genetic exchange between populations<br />

inhabiting <strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> Forest Reserve, the Central <strong>Rila</strong> and Parangalitza Reserves<br />

(the latter two located in <strong>Rila</strong> National <strong>Park</strong>), as well as with populations outside the<br />

reserve territories.<br />

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

Digital models by Agrolesproject PLC, as well as data provided by consultants<br />

to the BCEG Project, have served as the basis for compiling this map.<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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