Gargano National Park
The Gargano National Park (Italian: Parco nazionale del Gargano) is a national park in the province of Foggia, southern Italy. Aside from the Gargano promontory (encompassing the ancient woodlands of the Foresta Umbra) from which it takes its name, it includes also the Tremiti Islands archipelago and the wetlands Lago Salso.
| Parco Nazionale del Gargano | |
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 Gargano coast near Vieste. | |
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| Nearest city | Foggia |
| Area | 118,144 ha |
| Established | 1991 |
| Governing body | Ministero dell'Ambiente |
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The National Park of Gargano(UNESCO site) is one of the few national protected areas efficiently contributing to the "un Bosco per Kyoto" project, which in 2007 has involved several schools in the realization of projects for a social and responsible tourism. It is one of the most appreciated areas, unique for the decrease of fires and for the politics of environmental awareness.
See also
- Daunia
- Tavoliere delle Puglie
- Apulia
- Garganica, the local breed of goat
- Trabucco a giant fishing machine belonging to Gargano tradition
- 1627 Gargano earthquake
External links
- Official website (in English)
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