Riserva naturale orientata Bosco di Favara e Bosco Granza, protected area in Italy (EUAP1121)
The Riserva Naturale Bosco di Favara e Bosco Granza is a protected forest area in the Palermo region covering almost 3,000 hectares across several towns. It consists primarily of cork oaks, elm trees, and holm oaks, with undergrowth featuring wild plum, hawthorn, wild apple, and blooms of cyclamen in spring.
The reserve was officially established as a protected area in 1997 to preserve the forest and its biodiversity. The landscape also displays ancient geological features such as ripple patterns in sedimentary layers that formed millions of years ago on slopes like Cozzo Bomes.
The Riserva Naturale Bosco di Favara e Bosco Granza holds meaning for the surrounding communities in the villages of Cerda, Aliminusa, and other towns that depend on this forest for natural resources. Local people have maintained these woodlands for generations, harvesting mushrooms and forest fruits in ways that respect the land.
The reserve is best explored on foot using the marked trails that wind through the woods, allowing close views of the diverse plant life. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, as some paths cover long distances with limited shade.
The reserve is home to the Sicilian Codibugnolo, a bird species found nowhere else that nests in the treetops and moves swiftly through the canopy. This endemic species makes the reserve particularly important for protecting Sicily's unique birdlife.
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