This project is co-financed by the European Union through
Natura 2000 Ecological Network Protected Area under the Birds Directive - BG0002076 "Mesta"
Included in the list of protected areas adopted in 2007 to protect 44 species of birds and their habitats. The zone area is 20426,64 ha, of which 1102,06 ha are on the territory of Bansko Municipality. Part of the area overlaps with zone BG0001021 "Mesta River" for the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna.