THE BAN ON UNREGISTERED MOVEMENT IN THE FORESTS OF MAVROVO NATIONAL PARK IS EXTENDED
Dear visitors,
Public Institution National Park “Mavrovo” informs the public that, due to the increased risk of occurrence and spread of forest fires, the ban on unregistered movement in forests and forest land within the territory managed by the National Park is being extended.
📅 The ban will remain in force from 1 September 2026 until 31 October 2026, every day, 24 hours a day, from 00:00 to 24:00.
The ban is implemented based on the consent issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy, in accordance with Article 57, paragraph (3) of the Law on Forests, with the aim of preventing and reducing the risk of forest fires.
📌 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR VISITORS?
During the stated period, movement through forests and forest land is permitted only with prior registration and the appropriate authorization.
This applies to all individuals and organized groups planning to stay, hike, mountaineer, participate in tourism activities or otherwise move within the territory of Mavrovo National Park.
📝 HOW TO REGISTER YOUR MOVEMENT?
Registration can be completed:
📍 In person at the Tourist Information Center in Mavrovi Anovi
⏰ Every day from 08:00 to 16:00
or
📧 Electronically by email:
mavrovonationalpark@gmail.com
For electronic registration, the entrance fee must first be paid through:
💳 The entrance fee is 100 MKD per person for each day of stay within the National Park.
One person may make the payment on behalf of an entire group of visitors.
The registration request must include:
• First and last name;
• Contact telephone number and email address;
• Country of origin;
• Number of visitors;
• Vehicle registration number(s);
• Starting and ending point of the route;
• Purpose of the visit;
• Date for which the authorization is requested;
• Date and time of departure;
• Date and time of return.
For organized groups, the following must also be provided:
• Name of the agency, company or organization;
• First and last name of the person responsible;
• List of all group members.
In the email, please indicate whether the entrance fee has already been paid or whether it will be paid based on an invoice.
✅ AFTER SUCCESSFUL REGISTRATION
After the payment has been completed, you will receive an automatic confirmation at your email address.
You must keep this confirmation with you and present it if requested by the ranger services or police officers.
ℹ️ WHO IS EXEMPT FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT?
The ban does not apply to official activities carried out by:
• Ministry of Interior;
• Ministry of Defense;
• Forest Police;
• Crisis Management Center;
• Protection and Rescue Directorate;
• State Inspectorate for Forestry and Hunting;
• Persons carrying out official activities for the needs of PI National Park “Mavrovo”;
• Persons holding written authorization for movement issued by the forest user for the area under their management.
ℹ️ Local residents are not required to pay the entrance fee to Mavrovo National Park.
⚠️ AN APPEAL TO ALL VISITORS
We call on all visitors to be especially careful and responsible during their stay in the National Park.
🚫 Do not light fires in the open.
🌲 Do not undertake activities that may cause a fire.
♻️ Do not leave waste in nature.
🔥 If you notice a fire or any other threat to nature, immediately report it to:
📧 npmavrovo@npmavrovo.org.mk
📧 mavrovonationalpark@gmail.com
☎️ +389 (0)42 489 019
☎️ +389 (0)42 489 425
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🚫 PENALTY PROVISIONS
Pursuant to Article 106 of the Law on Forests, failure to comply with the ban and movement through forests and forest land without the appropriate authorization is subject to a fine of EUR 1,500 to EUR 2,000 in MKD equivalent for individuals.
🙏 Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
By respecting the rules and acting responsibly, together we protect the natural values of Mavrovo National Park and contribute to preventing forest fires.
🌿 Public Institution National Park “Mavrovo”
