This project is co-financed by the European Union through
Ecological network "Natura 2000" Protected zone under the Birds Directive - BG0002126 "Pirin Buffer"
It is declared in 2013 with an area of 31801.84 ha, of which 1138.91 ha are on the territory of Bansko Municipality. The purpose is to protect 36 species of birds and their habitats. The area overlaps with protected areas for the protection of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna.