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Reserves and natural oasis
Wood of S. Antonio
The Reserve
of the Bosco di S. Antonio is 550 hectares wide, it is run by the town-hill of
Pescocostanzo which is also the borough it belongs to. This reserve is a monument built by
the nature and preserved by the man during the centuries, in fact, it is particularly
interesting for the beauty of the secular trees but also for historical
evidences.
Wonderful landscapes can be seen all through the year thanks to the shape and the colours
of the ancient Beeches, of the lofty Maples which are surrounded also by Wild
Pear-trees, Yews, Turkey oak and Cherry tree. Among the flora there are some protected species such as
the Gentian, the Paeonia an the rare Epipactis purpurata , this last one is an orchid that
can only be found here and in Emilia Romagna.
There is a large variety of birdlife. Among other birds it is possible to birdwatching the
Collared Flycatcher, the Nuthatch, the Song Thrush, the Mistic Thrush, etc.
Among the birds of prey there are the Sparrowhawk and the Buzzard. Crossed by the Roman
street Via Minucia that used to connect Corfinio with Isernia, few meters away from the
main road, the Bosco di S. Antonio is worth of a visit during any season.
During wintertime, among the beautiful beech woods and the plateau located right
below,
there is one of the most beautiful track for cross-country skiing; in
summertime, on the
other hand, it is possible to go hiking or just rest and have a picnic.
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Regional Natural Reserves
Orta
Valley
Wood
of S. Antonio
Sources
of Pescara
Zompo
lo Schioppo
Grottoes
of Pietrasecca
Lake
of Penne
Castel
Cerretto
Voltigno
and Valle D'Angri
Gorges
of Salinello
Lake of Serranella
Foro
Valley
Majella Orientale
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