Paúl de Arzila
- Country:Portugal
- Site number:822
- Area:585 ha
- Designation date:08-05-1996
- Coordinates:40°10'N 08°33'W
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Overview
Paúl de Arzila. 08/05/96; Regiao Centro; 585 ha; 40°40'N 008°33'W. Special Protection Area EC Directive; Nature Reserve. Permanently flooded wetland including ponds and drainage channels along the Mondego River, surrounded by pine forest and farmland. The dominant feature is extensive reedbeds associated with Salix. The area supports important breeding and wintering populations of several species of wetland birds. The site is important for water retention and flood regulation. Human activities include fishing, reed cutting, and environmental education. Ramsar site no. 822. Most recent RIS information: 1993.
Administrative region:
Regiao Centro
- National legal designation:
- Nature Reserve
- Regional (international) legal designations:
- EU Natura 2000
- Last publication date:08-05-1996