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Palu' di Tuenno

Palü di Mechel

Provincial Nature Reserve

The reserve represents what remains of a larger marshland that stretched between Cles and Tuenno. In spite of the transformations and destructive interventions that have occurred over time, such as the use as a dump for inert materials, the Palù di Tuenno still preserves characteristics of great naturalistic value.

The Reserve is also a Special Area of Conservation.

Description

Over time, environmental improvements have been carried out that have involved the enlargement of the pre-existing body of water in the eastern part of the protected area, the renaturalisation of part of the tributary and the outflow, the construction of protective barriers, and the planting of shrubs and trees on the edges of the biotope

The nature reserve presents itself as a marshy area predominantly occupied by reeds; the expanse of marsh reeds (Phragmites australis) is dotted here and there with willow bushes (Salix sp.). In the north-eastern portion, there is a small pond, while a few large pools are hidden among the dense vegetation.

The interest of the biotope is motivated above all by its role with regard to avifauna. Here, in fact, a truly large number of birds have been found to breed, many of which are characterised by great rarity at provincial level.
Among these are the little grebe (Tachybaptis ruficollis), the water rail (Rallus aquaticus) and the reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus).
In addition, the Palù di Tuenno is an important resting, refuge and feeding area for migratory birds, being one of the very few natural wetlands in the entire middle and lower Non Valley.

Visiting facilities

  • fauna observation pier

Studies

  • management plan
  • naturalistic and cadastral definition project
  • periodic avifauna monitoring
  • periodic amphibian monitoring
  • Scientific Commission studies

Palu' di Tuenno provincial nature reserve - permitted activities and prohibitions

Extract from the establishing resolution and any amending resolutions, with the permitted activities and the limits and prohibitions laid down for the Provincial Nature Reserve.
The indications given in the resolutions referred to at the bottom of the page are in any case authoritative.

Address

Municipalities concerned

Cles
Ville d'Anaunia

Area coordinates

Surface area

Unità di misuraValore
hectares 5,55

Additional information

Items of interest

Palu' di Tuenno

Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

Vast plateau near Tuenno (Val di Non), now almost completely under cultivation, which is home to a small residual marsh with wet meadows and reed beds; at its centre is a pool of water.

Related documents

Deliberazione della Giunta Provinciale n. 11598 del 6/10/1989

Delibera di istituzione del biotopo 'Palù di Tuenno'.

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