Palude Brabbia

Palude Brabbia

Country:
Italy
Site number:
296
Area:
459.0 ha
Designation date:
05-12-1984
Coordinates:
45°47'04"N 08°43'06"E

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Palude Brabbia. 05/12/84; Lombardia; 459 ha; 45°44'N 008°40'E. Special Protection Area EC Directive; Regional Natural Reserve. The site is situated in a valley of glacial origins and includes areas of marsh, open water, and wet meadows dissected by channels. It is fed by the Brabbia canal and surrounded by heavily built-up hills. The marsh vegetation consists of various species of aquatic plants that include a number of rare species. The area is important for diverse species of breeding wetland birds. Birdwatching and conservation education facilities are available. The wetland depends on an elaborate system of water management. Ramsar site no. 296. Most recent RIS information: 1998.
Administrative region: Lombardia
National legal designation:
  • regional nature reserve
Regional (international) legal designations:
  • EU Natura 2000
Last publication date: 01-01-1998
Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS)