Lake Bracciano and Tolfa hills (24284)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2024
National site name: Lago di Bracciano e Monti della Tolfa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.1358, Longitude: 12.0407
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 6 to 613
Area of KBA (km2): 870.67905
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Lake Bracciano is a lake of volcanic origin, the second largest in the region after Lake Bolsena. It is characterized by an almost circular shape and a considerable depth, with a maximum of 165 m. The lake is surrounded by strips of riparian forest. It is part of the Bracciano-Martignano Regional Park.<br>The Tolfa Mountains, located in the Lazio Anti-Apennines, are an area of great environmental and naturalistic interest, characterized by a varied landscape that includes volcanic hills, woods, meadows and wetlands.<br>
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 46 | |
| Forest | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 3 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 7 | |
| Other | 11 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership