Boatin Biosphere Reserve

The Boatin Biosphere Reserve extends across mountain landscapes with dense forests, supporting numerous plant and animal species native to Bulgaria.

The Bulgarian government established Boatin Biosphere Reserve in June 1948 to protect the natural environment of the Balkan Mountains region.

The communities near Boatin Biosphere Reserve maintain traditional agricultural methods that have sustained the local environment for many generations.

Visitors access the reserve through marked trails in the Central Balkan National Park, with guided tours available from April through October.

Scientists conduct research in Boatin Reserve to study the ancient beech forests that form part of a larger European network of protected woodlands.

Inception: June 12, 1948

Part of: Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, Central Balkan National Park

GPS coordinates: 42.80278,24.26917

Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:09