Year 2012 Abstract A new protected area in the Danube River basin which comprises wetlands and other valuable habitats, including riparian forests, pastures, meadows and a river meander restored by WWF, was officially launched in Central Bulgaria today. Initiated by the Ministry of Environment and Water of Bulgaria, the protected area of Vesselina River near Veliko Tarnovo, was announced on the International Day of Biodiversity. Publisher WWF Danube Carpathian programme Bulgaria Case study(ies) Restoration of the Vesselina river, Bulgaria Source type Website URL http://wwf.panda.org/?204910%2FNew-protected-area-for-Bulgarias-Vesselina-River= Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL