Koupena, Nature reserve in Batashka planina, Bulgaria.
The Koupena nature reserve encompasses 1,759.2 hectares of protected land within the Batashka planina mountain range at coordinates 42°0'24"N and 24°18'0"E.
The Bulgarian government established Koupena as a nature reserve in 1961, integrating it into the Man and Biosphere Programme from 1977 until 2017.
The reserve represents Bulgaria's commitment to environmental protection, forming part of the nation's network of protected areas under the Ministry of Environment and Water.
Research permits are required for scientific studies within the reserve boundaries, while general access remains restricted to maintain environmental protection standards.
The reserve contains multiple ecosystems that support native Bulgarian flora and fauna species, contributing to the country's 33.8% territory in Natura 2000 network.
Inception: 1961
GPS coordinates: 42.00667,24.30000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:13
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