Riserva naturale Bosco Pantano di Policoro

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Riserva naturale Bosco Pantano di Policoro

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Riserva naturale Bosco Pantano di Policoro, Regional nature reserve in Basilicata, Italy.

The reserve spans 500 hectares along the Sinni River, featuring Mediterranean forests with oak, turkey oak, black alder, and bay laurel trees.

Established in 1999, this protected area previously contained 1,600 hectares of hygrophilous forest in 1920 before drainage projects reduced its size.

The Environmental Education Center develops programs about local ecosystems, connecting residents with their natural surroundings through educational activities.

Visitors can access information and schedule guided tours by contacting the Centro Visite at +39 0835 1825157 or visiting www.oasiwwfpolicoro.net.

The reserve houses 2,000 beetle species, representing 20 percent of all Italian beetle varieties, along with numerous water birds and turtles.

Location: Policoro

Location: Rotondella

Inception: 1999

Address: Piazza Siris, 1

Website: http://oasiwwfpolicoro.net

GPS coordinates: 40.16190,16.69800

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:02

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