Lubcho Trichkov

Lubcho Trichkov is a forestry researcher specializing in regional planning frameworks within Bulgaria's forest management system. His work focuses on the implementation and analysis of Regional Development Plans of Forest Territories (RDPFT) as part of Bulgaria's three-tiered forest planning approach.

His research interests include:

• Forest planning at national, regional, and local levels
• Regional Development Plans of Forest Territories implementation
• Functional zoning of forest territories
• Integration of forest planning with regional development strategies
• Sustainable forest management practices
• Legislative frameworks for forestry

Trichkov's scholarly work analyzes the Forest Act (2011) provisions, particularly examining the content, approach, and methodology for elaborating RDPFT and their harmonization with broader regional development strategies. His research has practical implications for forest and hunting management guidelines across different forest categories at regional and municipal levels.

His publications demonstrate expertise in evaluating progress in regional forest planning, with specific analysis of the first three developed RDPFT for Smolyan, Montana, and Dobrich Regions, providing insights into implementation challenges and regional development impacts.

Trichkov's contributions help bridge policy and practice in Bulgarian forestry, offering valuable perspectives on how strategic planning documents can effectively guide sustainable forest management while aligning with regional development goals.