Site description
A large area of broadleaved forest in the central Apennines, north-east of the town of Rieti, dominated by oak Quercus and beech Fagus. Shrubs and alpine grasslands dominate in the upper parts of the area. The main land-uses are hunting and nature conservation.
Key biodiversity
Important breeding site for montane species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rieti mountains. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 07/02/2023.