Parco naturale regionale dei Monti Lucretili, Regional park and protected area in Rieti Province, Italy.
Parco naturale regionale dei Monti Lucretili is a protected area that stretches across mountains, hills, and forests between the provinces of Rieti and Rome. The terrain contains diverse natural habitats with varying vegetation and landscape features.
The area became a protected regional park in 1989, marking a shift toward preserving this mountain landscape. This designation allowed the natural environment between the two provinces to be safeguarded for the long term.
Local communities around the park have shaped the landscape through farming practices that remain visible in how the land is organized and used today.
The park has multiple entry points with information centers offering maps and guidance for navigation. Hiking trails vary in difficulty, allowing visitors to choose routes based on their ability and available time.
The park serves as a natural bridge connecting different ecosystems and allows deer, wild boar, and numerous bird species to move through their habitats. This connection between varying landscape types makes the area particularly valuable for wildlife movement.
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