Science for Nature Foundation

Information about the organisation: 
We are multidisciplinary team working on nature conservation following the principals of the modern conservation biology. Development of sustainable nature friendly tourism is one of our goals. Science for Nature Foundation was established in 2014 as a natural extension of the activities of our board members. More information about the foundation can be found at http://sciencefornature.org/en/ and https://www.facebook.com/ScienceForNature/.
Contact person: 
Rashid Rashid
E-mail: 
info@scienceforanature.org
Telephone: 
+359899205776
Priority: 
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
Short description of the project idea: 
Partners: 1. Science for Nature Foundation, Haskovo, Bulgaria 2. Municipality of Madzharovo 3. Partner from Turkey…. Potential activities: 1. Restoration / marking of hiking and cycling routes to protected areas (incl. establishment / reconstruction of picnic places and fountains) 2. Enhancement of endangered species habitats (bat boxes, dormouse boxes, creation / restoration of water places, planting of fruit trees ect.) 3. Marking of borders of protecting territories 4. Construction of photographic / observation hide for wild animals 5. Online observation of birds nests (vultures, golden eagle, buzzards, black storks) 6. Survey and mapping of biodiversity (incl. use of photo traps) 7. Establishment of online GIS platform for the biodiversity and protected areas in the regions 8. Capacity building activities – seminars and workshops with local authorities 9. Campaigns (bat night campaign etc.) 10. Mobile application for exploring the nature in the regions 11. Exhibitions and festivals Duration: 8 - 24 months (starting in 2019) Indicative budget: Euro 50.000 – 400.000