Description
Due to its botanical peculiarities, the Black Lake has long been indicated by botanists as a biotope of vegetation interest and therefore worthy of conservation.
The basin where the peat bog lies once contained a small basin, which gradually filled up following the slow and natural process of submersion by marsh vegetation.
Much of its surface is now occupied by marsh vegetation and characterised by the presence of a small pond.
Among the most interesting species present in this area are Scheuchzeria palustris, Andromeda polifolia, Oxycoccus microcarpus, Vaccinium uliginosum, Carex limosa, Carex pauciflora, Rhynchospora alba, Eriophorum vaginatum, Lycopodium inundatum, Betula pubescens.
From a faunistic point of view, the biotope also has interesting aspects. It is in fact a breeding station for the Alpine newt (Triturus alpestris), the mountain frog (Rana temporaria), and the viviparous lizard (Lacerta vivipara) is also present here.
The forest surrounding the wetland, which is partially included in the biotope, is also home to other valuable fauna: first and foremost, birds such as the capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), the black grouse (Tetrao tetrix), the little owl (Glaucidium passerinum), the red-cap owl (Aegolius funereus), the black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) and the tridactyl woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus).
It also hosts mammals such as the marten (Martes martes), deer (Cervus elaphus) and roe deer (Capreolus capreolus).
