Ivan Petrov Paligorov

Prof. Dr. Ivan Petrov Paligorov is a faculty member at the University of Forestry in Sofia, Bulgaria, affiliated with the Faculty of Business Management and the Department of Economics and Management of Natural Resources. He holds a PhD in Economic and Management Sciences with a focus on Forest Economy and Policy.

• PhD in Economic and Management Sciences (Forest Economy and Policy)

Research Interests include applied economics in forestry, sustainable forest management, forest policy, business communication, and public relations. He has contributed to projects aligning Bulgarian forestry practices with EU standards, emphasizing multifunctional and close-to-nature forest management.

Scientific Awards and Memberships include roles as Chairman of the Union of Bulgarian Foresters, member of the Union of Bulgarian Scientists, and FAO Team of Specialists on Forest Policy in East Europe.