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Since January, Bulgarian eco activists have staged a string of protests against amendments in the Law on Forests. Photo by BGNES
Bulgarian national coalition "Bulgaria for People and Regions" plans to stage a protest performance in support of amendments to the country's Forestry Act intended to liberalize development in protected areas.
The amendments, says the coalition, are vital for Bulgaria's tourism, and are been not yet adopted because of pressure from environmentalists.
To show their protest against what they see as the wrongful pressure of eco-activists, "Bulgaria for People and Regions" plan to distribute Wednesday 240 empty green plates to Bulgaria's 240 MPs.
The scandalous amendments to Bulgaria's Law on Forests were rushed on to Parliament in the very last days of 2011, after company Vitosha Ski did not open winter season on Vitosha Mountain near Sofia, saying the government obstructs development with too much regulation.
The amendments, which environmentalists say will radically liberalize all construction and cutting down of vegetation even in protected areas, have already been passed at first reading and in the commissions, and stand to only second reading in Parliament to be enacted.
The "Bulgaria for People and Regions" coalition argues on the other hand that current regulation in Bulgaria is exceedingly cumbersome and that because of this, all development has stopped since its enactment in April 2011.
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During the night, showers are expected in some areas, primarily in the western and northern regions, while the rest of the country will experience clearing skies
During the night, cloud cover will increase and thicken, with showers expected to develop from the southwest
Tomorrow, Bulgarians can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds as they step out into the springtime air
Over the next 24 hours, expect cloudy skies with rainfall across the eastern half of the country, where precipitation may be intense in some areas. Meanwhile, the western half will see clouds clearing during the day, becoming mostly sunny
Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds
Overnight, the precipitation zone will gradually shift eastward, with significant amounts expected in parts of Central and Eastern Bulgaria, accompanied by thunderstorms
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