Sirente-Velino Regional Park, Regional park in L'Aquila Province, Italy.
Sirente-Velino Regional Park is a protected area in the Apennines that covers a large mountainous region with two main massifs rising to high elevations. The landscape features deep valleys, rocky slopes, and mountain meadows dotted with small villages and farming communities.
The park was created in 1989 to protect the natural ecosystems of the central Apennines and support scientific research in the region. Its establishment was part of Italy's broader effort to safeguard important mountain environments.
The communities spread across the park maintain farming traditions that shape how the land is used and managed today. These practices are woven into the daily life and identity of the people who live here.
Access to the park comes through several small towns positioned around the area, each serving as a gateway to different sections. Visitors should come prepared for mountain hiking and be aware that weather conditions can change quickly at higher elevations.
The park holds thousands of plant species, including rare mountain specialists found only in these high elevations. This botanical richness draws nature enthusiasts who want to see plants adapted to harsh alpine conditions.
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