INTERREG IIIB CADSES Project Spatial Planning in Coastal Zones (Plan Coast) BG 2004/ Pilot Projects - Bulgaria INTERREG IIIB CADSES Project Spatial Planning in Coastal Zones (Plan Coast) BG 2004/ Pilot Projects - Bulgaria Coasts act as economic gateways to Europe. However, to protect our coastal areas, we need to value them not as playgrounds or transport lanes with unlimited building, living, recreational and shipping potential but as fragile systems that underpin landscapes and amenities at the core of many communities"Coasts act as economic gateways to Europe. However, to protect our coastal areas, we need to value them not as playgrounds or transport lanes with unlimited building, living, recreational and shipping potential but as fragile systems that underpin landscapes and amenities at the core of many communities" Professor McGlade, executive director of the EEA Professor McGlade, executive director of the EEA project part–financed by the European Union INTERREG III B CADSES

Pilot Projects Objectives and Indicators: Objectives: To improve the quality in the assessment, planning and management of spatial processes in coastal and maritime zones, according to the principles of ICZM and the implementation of best trans-national practices. Indicators: The selection of pilot projects is a possibility to cover and present different types of coast and aqua territory, rendering account of the following indicators: Geological and morphological characteristics of the marine coastal zone ; Geological and morphological characteristics of the marine coastal zone ; Marine hydro- and litho- dynamics ; Marine hydro- and litho- dynamics ; Hydro chemistry of the Black Sea; Hydro chemistry of the Black Sea; Biological resources of the Black Sea; Biological resources of the Black Sea; Risks: frequency and intensity of the storms, landslides ; Risks: frequency and intensity of the storms, landslides ; Concentration of economic activities – industrial and warehouses zones at the coastal line ; ports; fishery and aquacultures ; gas extraction ; tourism; Concentration of economic activities – industrial and warehouses zones at the coastal line ; ports; fishery and aquacultures ; gas extraction ; tourism; Marine activities - navigation, shipping ; Marine activities - navigation, shipping ; Off-shore sea-waters zoning, according to the Water Framework Directive; Off-shore sea-waters zoning, according to the Water Framework Directive; Natural areas and resources, subject to protection with priority. Natural areas and resources, subject to protection with priority.

Pilot Projects contents: І. Pilot Project: GIS database for 12sm aqua-territorial zone and the coastal zones of Varna Region from Ekrene cape to Paletza cape Stages: 1. Design of GIS database and informations computer modeling. 2. Collection and input of data in GIS database for the projects territorial scope about: - Geological and morphological conditions in coastal zones; - Natural risks; - State of the hydro-chemical conditions; - State of biological resources and Marine Hydro biology ; - Natural areas and resources – a general map of the coastal habitats and of the spread of fauna with priority to be protected; - GIS database for the coastal zone/the spatial planning zone/; - Information, submitted by other institutions.

Pilot Projects contents: ІІ. Pilot project: Sea-use planning of the 12sm aqua-territorial zone of Varna Region from Ekrene cape to Paletza cape Stages: 1. Establishment of the current status of the marine and coastal zones Geomorphological and morphostructural zoning of the coastal vulnerability Quantitative evaluation of the erosions and landslides processes of the coast Determination of the morphodynamical characteristics of the coastal zone Determination of the lythodynamical characteristics Evaluation of the technogenic intervention on the basis of morphodynamical processes quantitative evaluation Natural risks Evaluation and Levels regime analysis. Prognoses of water levels increase in perspective of the next years Wave influences Evaluation– a map of wave energys degree Establishment of the current status of hydrochemical conditions in the Black Sea Establishment of the current status of biological resources Establishment of the current status of biological resources.

Pilot Projects contents: 2. Current status of biological resources – biological indicators for evaluation of the aqua territorys ecological status Biological evaluation of water ecosystems – Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll, blooming species, ecological risks zones. Expected results: Distribution Maps of: phytoplankton biomass; harmful blooming species; chlorophyll; texts analysis, tables and graphs of the key trends of phytoplanktons and chlorophyll,s distribution /ecological risk zones/. Distribution Maps of: phytoplankton biomass; harmful blooming species; chlorophyll; texts analysis, tables and graphs of the key trends of phytoplanktons and chlorophyll,s distribution /ecological risk zones/ Biological evaluation of water ecosystems – Zooplankton, indicative and invasional species, ecological risk zones. Expected results: Distribution Maps of: biomass of the Mesozooplanktonal orders; number of indicative species Noctiluca scintillans; number of invasional species Mnemiopsis leidyi; texts analysis, tables and graphs of Zooplanktons characteristics in the aqua territory. Distribution Maps of: biomass of the Mesozooplanktonal orders; number of indicative species Noctiluca scintillans; number of invasional species Mnemiopsis leidyi; texts analysis, tables and graphs of Zooplanktons characteristics in the aqua territory Biological evaluation of water ecosystems /fish resources – biodiversity, species threatened with extinction, migration, reserves, draughts, habitats with priority significance. Expected results: List of species of the ichthyofauna and characterization of the migrations of the basic species and species threatened with extinction; trends of industrial-exploited reserves of the species; trends of the draughts; distribution map of significant species. List of species of the ichthyofauna and characterization of the migrations of the basic species and species threatened with extinction; trends of industrial-exploited reserves of the species; trends of the draughts; distribution map of significant species.

Pilot Projects contents: 2.4. Biological evaluation of bottoms ecosystems – bottoms invertebrate fauna, sea bottoms habitats, mussels banks, habitats with significance, subject to priority. Expected results: Maps of: aqua territorys ecological status in accordance with the biological element of the quality «bottoms invertebrate fauna »; distribution of sea bottoms habitats; zones with priority to be protected - habitats included in national and international legislation ; percentage of the mussels banks coverage in the sonar- scanning fields ; texts analysis, tables and graphs of the aqua territorial zoo- bentnostical characteristics. Maps of: aqua territorys ecological status in accordance with the biological element of the quality «bottoms invertebrate fauna »; distribution of sea bottoms habitats; zones with priority to be protected - habitats included in national and international legislation ; percentage of the mussels banks coverage in the sonar- scanning fields ; texts analysis, tables and graphs of the aqua territorial zoo- bentnostical characteristics Biological evaluation of bottoms ecosystems – Macro seaweed, indicative species and species threatened with extinction, habitats, subject to protection with priority. Expected results: Distribution Maps of: phytocenozes biomass/ production ; percentage of phytocenozes surface ; habitats of species threatened with extinction; texts analysis, tables and graphs of phytocenozes in the aqua territory. Distribution Maps of: phytocenozes biomass/ production ; percentage of phytocenozes surface ; habitats of species threatened with extinction; texts analysis, tables and graphs of phytocenozes in the aqua territory.

Pilot Projects contents: 3. Preparation of a proposal for a sea-use-plan for the 12sm aqua- territorial zone of Varna Region from Ekrene cape to Paletza cape /on the territory of 3 municipalities – municipality of Varna, parts of the municipalities of Aksakovo and Avren/ 3. Preparation of a proposal for a sea-use-plan for the 12sm aqua- territorial zone of Varna Region from Ekrene cape to Paletza cape /on the territory of 3 municipalities – municipality of Varna, parts of the municipalities of Aksakovo and Avren/ Complex project suggestions, referring to: Situation of the hydro-technical equipment for coast protection from abrasion, landslides, storms and rough water; Situation of the hydro-technical equipment for coast protection from abrasion, landslides, storms and rough water; Territories and recreational resources in risk, recommendations and setting up of restrictive parameters for spatial planning in risk zones; Territories and recreational resources in risk, recommendations and setting up of restrictive parameters for spatial planning in risk zones; Hydro-technical equipment for tourism, situations decisions, constructive requirements, ecological recommendations; Hydro-technical equipment for tourism, situations decisions, constructive requirements, ecological recommendations; Development of fishery and aquacultures, fishing ports and stopping-places in the coastal zone, restricted draughts zones, zones for special objects of industrial fishery and shells breeding. Development of fishery and aquacultures, fishing ports and stopping-places in the coastal zone, restricted draughts zones, zones for special objects of industrial fishery and shells breeding. Ports. Ports.

Pilot Projects contents: Map of the hydro-chemical indicators along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in Varna Region

Pilot Projects contents: ІІІ. Pilot Project: Specialized Spatial planning scheme for a part of the Black Sea coast of Varna Region within the boundaries from Paletza cape to Ekrene cape /on the territory of 3 municipalities - municipality of Varna, parts of the municipalities of Aksakovo and Avren Stages: 1. Elaboration of a Support Plan on the level of Specialized Spatial Planning Scheme, reflecting cadastral and other types of data about: - Situation, function and use of land property and buildings, within the boundaries of the administrative-territorial units and on territories with equal permanent function, exclusive and public property along the coast, restraints on the rights of use; - Ground and underground main works and equipment of technical infrastructure, transport equipment; - Forests, agricultural land and relief according to topographic and specialized maps, registers and information systems of central and territorial administrations. 2. Proposal for the boundaries and the extent of zones territories according to the Draft-Law on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast Spatial Planning: zone A- with regime of specialized territorial-structural protection; zone B - with specialized territorys characteristics and with specialized regime for protection of territorial and aqua territorial resources.

Pilot Projects contents: 3. Proposal for elaboration of a map-scheme of organization, including areas A and B and containing: - General structure and frame requirements for development of territory and aquatory in zones A and B; -Necessary actions for coastal-protection according to aqua territorial prognosis and investigations; -Territories and zones, not allowed to new construction and extension of the constructions borders of the existing urbanised territories. Territories and zones with restrictive regimes of spatial planning; - Territories, destined for coastal parks and gardens; -Territories, destined for economic activity; - Objects of technical infrastructure with national and regional significance; -Actions for protection of the environment, the biological diversity, the natural resources and culture monuments; -General regime of use of water, woodland, land and recreational resources; -Recommendation for development of existing and future urbanised territories; -Specific requirements, rules and norms for spatial planning of the territory and aqua territory.

Pilot Projects contents: Map of the regions and sub-regions distribution along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in Varna Region

Pilot Projects contents: Map of urbanised and protected territories in Varna Region

Expected impacts for Bulgaria: GIS database, created and operational with up-to-date and internationally comparable data as a tool for ICZM implementation (ecosystem monitoring and spatial planning) GIS database, created and operational with up-to-date and internationally comparable data as a tool for ICZM implementation (ecosystem monitoring and spatial planning) Basis laid for introduction of spatial planning according to ICZM principles in other coastal areas and sea-use-planning also in other 12sm maritime areas and EEZ of Bulgaria Basis laid for introduction of spatial planning according to ICZM principles in other coastal areas and sea-use-planning also in other 12sm maritime areas and EEZ of Bulgaria Existing land use plans for coastal municipalities improved and new sea use plan developed, which will minimise existing and future identified conflicts leading to more investments (planning reliability), improved environmental conditions and more tourism (improved quality of coast) Existing land use plans for coastal municipalities improved and new sea use plan developed, which will minimise existing and future identified conflicts leading to more investments (planning reliability), improved environmental conditions and more tourism (improved quality of coast) Increased involvement and participation of all regional stakeholders in spatial planning processes Increased involvement and participation of all regional stakeholders in spatial planning processes Increased awareness of coastal environmental problems and benefits of ICZM among all stakeholders Increased awareness of coastal environmental problems and benefits of ICZM among all stakeholders Appropriate means created for responsible authorities to implement ICZM in Varna Region Appropriate means created for responsible authorities to implement ICZM in Varna Region Improved coordination and integration among various institutions, authorities, organisations responsible for regional coastal management Improved coordination and integration among various institutions, authorities, organisations responsible for regional coastal management

Thank you for your Attention! Contact: Bulgarian partner: Varna District Administration Preslav Str. 26, 9000 Varna Mr. Petar Kandilarov – District Governor Tel / , Directorate for technical assistance, coordination and management of regional programs and plans: Mrs. Petya Nestorova, Tel / , Directorate Administrative Control, Regional Development, State Property: Mrs. Diana Ilieva, Tel / web-site: project part–financed by the European Union INTERREG III B CADSES