Palude di Ostiglia

The Palude di Ostiglia spans 123 hectares of marshland along the Busatello River, featuring extensive reed beds and diverse aquatic vegetation at 13 meters elevation.

The reserve preserves the last remaining section of the Veronese Valleys wetland system, which covered 30,000 hectares until drainage projects began in 1850.

Environmental education programs engage local schools in nature conservation, focusing on wetland ecosystems and sustainable resource management.

The reserve maintains a network of observation points connected by turf paths, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot or bicycle throughout the year.

The protected area hosts 175 bird species, including the rare bittern and red heron, along with the Italian agile frog found exclusively in the Po Plain.

Location: Ostiglia

Inception: 1984

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

Part of: Natura 2000

Address: strada Fossato Novo Pedemonta, 28

GPS coordinates: 45.10001,11.09125

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:36