Valle Cavanata

Valle Cavanata

Country:
Italy
Site number:
169
Area:
243.0 ha
Designation date:
10-03-1978
Coordinates:
45°42'42"N 13°28'22"E

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Valle Cavanata. 10/03/78; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; 243 ha; 45°43'N 013°28'E. Special Protection Area EC Directive. The site, a fish pond, was created from coastal lagoons and wetlands. The freshwater parts of the site support reedbeds, salt-resistant vegetation and submergent flora, including Zostera beds. The area is important for breeding and passage birds, with up to 10,000 occurring during migration periods. Human activities include commercial fish farming and tourism. Tourism and fish farming are intensive. Ramsar site no. 169. Most recent RIS information: 1998.
Administrative region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
National legal designation:
  • regional nature reserve
Regional (international) legal designations:
  • EU Natura 2000
Last publication date: 01-01-1998
Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS)