Réserve naturelle Sasso Fratino

The Sasso Fratino Reserve spans 764 hectares of protected land within the Casentino Forests National Park, featuring steep slopes and diverse ecological zones between 650 and 1520 meters elevation.

Established in 1959 as Italy's first integral nature reserve, this forest area remained largely untouched due to its challenging terrain, which prevented extensive logging operations.

The reserve represents a significant component of the Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests network, joining 70 other locations across Europe in preserving natural forest heritage.

Access to Sasso Fratino requires special research permits, with strict regulations enforced by the Carabinieri Biodiversity Unit to protect the natural environment.

The reserve contains beech trees approaching 600 years of age and supports 800 mushroom species, alongside populations of wolves, deer, and numerous birds of prey.

Location: Province of Forlì-Cesena

Inception: 1971

Part of: Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park, Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe

Website: http://parks.it/riserva.statale.sasso.fratino

GPS coordinates: 43.84930,11.81400

Latest update: May 14, 2025 19:33