A ‘biodiverse’ forest
Bosco della Mesola: a treasure trove of biodiversity on the Adriatic coast.
Coastal wetland ecosystems
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Points of interest
Quercus ilex
This is the oak species most typically found in the Mediterranean climate, tending to grow in areas that are not too hot and dry. An evergreen broadleaf, ...
Orthetrum albistylum
The white-tailed skimmer is a medium-sized dragonfly that grows to a length of about 5 cm, with a wingspan of 4 cm. The male is easily recognisable ...
Emys orbicularis
This freshwater turtle is typically found in European wetlands, including ponds, pools and marshes, but also along artificial canals and the small fallow ...
Cervus elaphus italicus
The only deer population that can be considered autochthonous to Italy is found in Mesola Forest. All other native Italian deer populations have disappeared ...