Bulgaria has many territories, which have remained in their natural state, unique natural nooks with a remarkable bio-diversity. A total of 12,360 species have been found in the composition of the contemporary vegetation, of which – 3,700 higher plants. The Bulgarian endemic plants – which are to be found nowhere else worldwide, with a number of more than 250: Rila primrose, Balkan violet, Bulgarian blackberry, Rhodopean tulip, etc. Forests abound with wild fruits, briars, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and mushrooms – all of them of proven flavor and of qualities strengthening the body. There is also a great diversity of herbs and healing plants.
     Bulgaria's fauna numbers some 13,000 species, which is 14 % of the total number of registered animal species in Europe. Rare mammal species live in this country. Reserves and hunting grounds are inhabited by pelicans, stags, deer, does, wild goats, quails, pheasants, etc.  
     A network of 3 national parks has been set up (with a total area of 221,252.2 ha) – Rila, Pirin, and the Central Balkan, 9 natural parks (over 180,000 ha), natural reserves, as well as 2,234 protected territories and natural landmarks. Pirin National Park and Srebarna Biosphere Reserve have been included in UNESCO's world heritage list. Together with further 16 biosphere reserves they offer wonderful conditions for photo-hunting, scientific-and-cognitive tourism and hobby tourism.