no legal basis for conservation of local breeds in Bulgaria. Making an official distinction of the original old type of the autochthonic breeds from their "improved" types. Establishing a genetic bank (of semen and embryos) for autochthonic breeds. The government should stimulate the use of alpine pastures and the seasonal migrations as more environmentally friendly and as traditional for the old autochthonic breeds. Changing the time at which government subsidies for the National gene fund are given. Currently this money is given in spring, which Semperviva feels is wrong time of the year. Semperviva believes that this is when the forage is most expensive and the owners do not need subsidies at this time. See also SAVE Foundation (Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in Europe) Irish Seed Savers Association ProSpecieRara Arca-Net References External links Euronatur Balkani Wildlife Society Frankfurt Zoological Society Green Balkans Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe BlueLink Education 4 Conservation Environmental organizations based in Bulgaria