Riserva naturale Foce Volturno - Costa di Licola, Regional nature reserve on Tyrrhenian coast, Italy.
Riserva naturale Foce Volturno - Costa di Licola is a nature reserve on the Tyrrhenian coast between two towns, consisting of wetlands, sand dunes, and Mediterranean woodland. The area spreads across large portions of coastline and includes a lake with an extensive shoreline.
The protected area was established in the 1990s to protect remaining natural environments after major land reclamation projects had altered the region. These drainage works had reshaped the landscape throughout the 20th century.
The reserve reflects a landscape shaped by people for centuries, who used and modified wetlands and lakes for their own needs. Today visitors can see how this human relationship with the water and land continues to define the appearance and character of the place.
The area can be explored by following walking paths throughout the reserve, and there is a place where visitors can get information before starting. The best time to visit is when the weather is mild and the birdlife is most active.
Within the reserve there is a special area that represents one of the last river mouth wetlands in the region, home to rare water plants. This spot is especially interesting for nature visitors because it shows what these waterways looked like before modern changes.
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