Lama Bianca nature reserve of Sant'Eufemia a Maiella
Lama Bianca nature reserve of Sant'Eufemia a Maiella, State nature reserve in Sant'Eufemia a Maiella, Italy.
Description
Lama Bianca is a state nature reserve in the Maiella mountains spanning different elevations from 1,000 to 2,793 meters at Mount Amaro. The landscape features pine forests at higher zones, beech woods in middle sections, and mixed vegetation at lower levels.
History
The reserve was officially established in 1987 and received designation as a European protected site in 1992. It now functions as an integral part of the Maiella National Park system.
Culture
The name comes from white limestone formations visible at higher elevations and the extensive forests covering middle and lower sections. Visitors notice these landscape features while walking through the reserve's different zones.
Practical
Visitors find five water sources connected by a network of trails that provide access to different parts of the reserve. Some paths are designed to accommodate people with mobility restrictions.
Did you know?
The area is home to around 120 bird species and large mammals including the Apennine chamois, roe deer, Apennine wolf, and the rare Marsican brown bear. This diversity makes the region a crucial refuge for endangered species in the European Apennines.
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