Apulia / Biotypes & Protected Areas

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23/04/2019

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Biotypes
Among the biotopes present in Puglia of great naturalistic importance are:

♦ wetlands (mainly on the Adriatic side)
♦ the “gravine”, deep erosive incisions of karstic origin typical of the high plain of the Murgia
♦ the “lame”, similar to “gravine” but less deep

♦ sea caves
♦ underground caves
♦ parks

Protected areas
Protected areas reach 7% of the regional surface and include:

♦ n. 2 National Parks:
– the Gargano National Park with 118.144 ha
– the Alta Murgia National Park with 67,739 ha
♦ n. 3 Marine areas:
– the Tremiti Islands
– Torre Guaceto
– Porto Cesareo
♦ n. 11 regional parks
♦ n. 17 State reserves
♦ n. 7 regional riserve

Photos (top to bottom):
– A “gravina” near Gravina in Puglia (BA)
– Umbra Forest – Gargano (FG)
– Tremiti Islands (FG)
– Faraglione near Torre Guaceto (BR)