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Cave of Costalta

Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

Cave of outstanding environmental and faunal interest with a high degree of ecological integrity. The cavity is typical of three invertebrate species. Veils and small guano deposits are common.

Description

Cavity consisting of a single large gallery, opening at 1710 m asl, in the Main Dolomite formation. Original morphology modified or destroyed by collapse. The cavity is practically fossilised and no stalagmites or active flows are observed. There are two lateral shafts in which ibex bone remains have been found. Vegetation of larch, spruce and hornbeam, thinning out due to steepness.

Address

Municipalities concerned

Borgo Valsugana

Area coordinates

Surface area

Unità di misuraValore
hectares 0,54

Additional information

Related documents

Misure di conservazione - ZSC Grotta di Costalta

Il documento illustra le misure di conservazione del sito di Natura 2000.

Review of Conservation Measures for Special Protection Areas (SACs) - You do not have permission to view this object.

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