Monte Barro Natural Park
Nature reserve in Lombardy, Italy
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The Monte Barro Natural Park (Italian: Parco naturale del Monte Barro) is a nature reserve in Lombardy, Italy. Established in 2002, it encompasses the Monte Barro massif, a Site of Community Importance near Lecco, between Lake Como and the smaller lakes of Annone and Garlate.[2][3] [4][5]
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| Parco naturale del Monte Barro | |
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| Parco naturale del Monte Barro | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
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 Interactive map of Parco naturale del Monte Barro | |
| Location | Lombardy, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°49′52″N 09°22′17″E |
| Area | 665 ha (1,640 acres) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Website | www |
Despite its small size, the park boasts a varied environment (grasslands, woodlands, and rocks) and considerable biological diversity, with over a thousand floral species in fewer than 700 acres, which led to the Center for the Indigenous Flora of Lombardy being established in the park.[6][7] [8][9][10]
The fauna includes fire salamanders, kestrels, common buzzards, black kites, peregrine falcons, hen harriers, common ravens, vipers and Aesculapian snakes.[11][12] [13][14]
The Piani di Barra archaeological park, centered on late Roman fortifications, is located inside the park, as is an ancient hermitage, today used as visitor center. The park offers a varied range of educational projects for schools.[15][16] [17][18]
