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Stagni della Vela - Soprasasso

Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

The site is located on the hydrographic right of the Adige River, just north of Trento, and is characterised by a few small ponds of recent origin (gravel quarry), the slope with arid scrubland and, above, the inaccessible overhanging wall. The substratum is totally calcareous.

Description

Arid scrubland and secondary wetland vegetation present a certain didactic interest.
The rocky environment is noteworthy from a floristic point of view, due to the presence of valuable chasmophytic ferns as well as rare spontaneous-ruderal species in the sub-rock environment.
This is a vitally important biotope for the reproduction of many species of amphibians and reptiles.
Historic site of occurrence of Annex II lepidopteran species, which are in sharp decline.
Habitats of special interest not included in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC are present, in particular: Orno-Ostryon, Lappulo-Asperginetum (1%).

Address

Municipalities concerned

Trento

Area coordinates

Surface area

Unità di misuraValore
hectares 87

Additional information

Related documents

Misure di conservazione - ZSC Stagni della Vela - Soprasasso

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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