Site description (baseline)
A mountain area in southern Italy, dominated by extensive woodlands (mainly pine Pinus and beech Fagus), traditionally cultivated land, pastures, grasslands and artificial lakes. The main land-uses are forestry, agriculture, hunting and tourism.
Key biodiversity
A notable breeding site for several woodland species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sila Grande. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/2806 on 08/06/2023.