Riserva Naturale Boschi del Giovetto di Paline

An Active Conservation of the Environment

In the Reserve, traditional timber production and grazing activities - suitably ruled by an accurate technical planning - allow an active conservation of the environment. In order to promote a more detailed knowledge of the rich natural reality of the protected area, various studies and researches are being carried out; moreover, guided visits, exhibits, publications, and so on are promoted.

Useful Information

When to Visit the Reserve

Spring is the best season to enjoy the luxuriant blooming of the pastures and the awakening of the ant-nests.
Most of the activities are concentrated in summer: herds and flocks are grazing, woodcutters are engaged in their job, tourists are looking for some relax, and frantic ants are searching everywhere for food.
In autumn, the tepid air is quiet and colors are richly shaded. It is the ideal period for relaxing walks and for the observation of ants - not as frantic as usual - still preparing their nests for the winter.
In winter, human rhythms can more easily adequate to the resting nature. Silence is sometimes interrupted by some rustling, and there are everywhere traces to decode.