Stara Reka, Nature reserve in Sliven Province, Bulgaria.
The reserve spans across a protected area of dense forest, containing numerous species of plants and animals within its boundaries.
The Bulgarian government established Stara Reka as a protected nature reserve on March 19, 1981, marking a milestone in regional conservation efforts.
The reserve forms an integral part of the Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests network, representing Bulgarian natural heritage on an international scale.
Visitors can reach Stara Reka through marked trails, with Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport located approximately 30 miles from the reserve entrance.
Scientists conduct regular studies of the reserve's beech forest ecosystem, monitoring changes in biodiversity and environmental patterns over time.
Inception: March 19, 1981
Part of: Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
GPS coordinates: 42.64351,24.80715
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:23
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