Yugoiztochno Darzhavno Predpriyatie DP (Bulgaria)

Yugoiztochno Darzhavno Predpriyatie DP is a state-owned enterprise based in Sliven. It was registered in the commercial register on June 29, 2011. The company manages state forest territories in five administrative regions - Burgas, Sliven, Stara Zagora, Haskovo, and Yambol. The company consists of 32 territorial divisions, including 26 State Forest Enterprises and 5 State Hunting Enterprises. The total area of forest territories within the scope of the State Enterprise is 913,822 hectares, including state forest territories of 644,102 hectares (70%). The altitude in Yugoiztochno Darzhavno Predpriyatie ranges from 0 meters above sea level to 1536 meters above sea level at Mount Chumerna. Within this wide range of altitudes, there is a rich diversity of different types of vegetation suitable for the existence of numerous plant and animal species. The main tree species in the company's territory are beech and oak from the broad-leaved tree species, as well as black pine, white pine, and spruce from the coniferous tree species. The annual timber utilization in the state forest fund, as provided by the forest management projects of the territorial divisions, is estimated at 894,354 cubic meters. The planned annual afforestation covers an area of 1,800 hectares. To produce the necessary planting material, the company has 39 forest nurseries, including 4 nurseries of national importance.