Description
The origin of these peaty basins can be attributed to the filling of ancient lake basins carved into the rocky substratum by Quaternary glaciers.
The toponym by which the area is designated clearly recalls the interesting presence of the mountain pine (Pinus mugo) on the site, which is unusual due to the low altitude.
Botanical investigations carried out so far have revealed the presence of floristic entities and vegetation units of extraordinary phytogeographical interest.
The fauna that populates the area is also very rich. Amphibians such as the spotted salamander (Salamandra salamandra), the alpine newt (Triturus alpestris) and various species of reptiles, such as the viviparous lizard (Lacerta vivipara), the grass snake (Natrix natrix), the smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) and the common viper (Vipera aspis) can be found here.
As far as birds are concerned, there are numerous species of birds of prey: Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), sparrow hawk (Accipiter nisus), buzzard (Buteo buteo), dwarf owl (Glaucidium passerinum), tawny owl (Strix aluco), red-crowned owl (Aegolius funereus); the area is also frequented by Tetraonidae, such as the black grouse (Bonasa bonasia) and the capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), and by many Passeriformes.
Mammals include the two species of hare, common (Lepus capensis) and alpine (Lepus timidus), the fox (Vulpes vulpes), the marten (Martes martes), the badger (Meles meles) and the roe deer (Capreolus capreolus).