Persina Nature Park ( bg, Природен парк Персина) is a

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area along the Bulgarian side of the

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that was established on December 4, 2000. Situated on the territory of three municipalities ( Nikopol, Belene and Svishtov), it covers . The designation of the park aims at conservation and restoration of Danube wetlands. Special attention is paid to the numerous islands and their natural status. The park is named after Persin Island, which is part of the Belene Islands Complex. It is long and wide, making it the fourth largest Danube island and the largest in Bulgaria. Another island group is located near Nikopol. Because of its uniqueness and high importance, the island group was proclaimed a Ramsar site on September 24, 2002. At , it is the biggest such site in Bulgaria. The most significant ecosystems within the park are the flooded forests along the Danube and the inland marshes. In order to protect these habitats, several protected areas are established. A

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for the park is located in Belene.

References

External links

Official website

Bulgaria Natural reserves , Belene - Persina Nature Park

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Belene Nature parks in Bulgaria Geography of Pleven Province Tourist attractions in Pleven Province Ramsar sites in Bulgaria Protected areas established in 2000 2000 establishments in Bulgaria {{Pleven-geo-stub