TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO FILL OUT THE DEDICATED WAIVER FORM, WHICH WILL BE HANDED OUT THAT MORNING.
On Sunday, October 18, the Municipality of Bertinoro is organizing a walk to preview the itinerary that will cross the new Site of Community Importance (SCI) "Borletto Alto Ausa".
Meeting time is scheduled for 8:30 AM at the parking lot on Via Allende. The initiative offers a special opportunity to discover an area of great natural value, recognized by the Emilia-Romagna Region and characterized by high biodiversity. Approximate duration of the route: 3 hours + 10-15 minutes for the transfer back to the starting point.
There will be an official opening ceremony at the start of the day.
Speakers will include the Mayor of Bertinoro, Filippo Scogli, the Regional Councillor for Parks and Forestry, Protection and Enhancement of Biodiversity, Gessica Allegni, and the Councillor for Public Greenery of the Municipality of Bertinoro, Sara Londrillo.
The Province of Forlì-Cesena will present the participatory process dedicated to the Territorial Plan for the Area Vasta "Shared vision for the future of the provincial territory". Take the survey here.
The "Borletto Alto Ausa" SCI, covering approximately 150 hectares in the upper Ausa basin, is located near Collinello and consists mainly of a forested area with natural clearings and at least four small ponds. The site is part of the regional ecological network as a connecting element with other important sites in the Forlì hills, contributing to the protection and strengthening of natural habitats.
The area is home to a rich variety of animal species, including amphibians, birds, and insects, as well as numerous rare botanical species for the Romagna hills, such as orchids, red lilies, spring cyclamens, and other plant species of particular interest.
Natura 2000 is the European Union's main instrument for biodiversity conservation: an ecological network spread across the entire EU territory, established under the "Habitats" Directive 92/43/EEC, aiming to ensure the long-term protection of threatened or rare natural habitats and flora and fauna species.
Sites of Community Importance (SCI), such as "Borletto Alto Ausa," represent the fundamental nodes of this network and are subsequently designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC).
Due to the exceptional nature of the initiative and to minimize environmental impact, participation is limited. You can reserve your spot starting Monday, October 5 (subject to availability) by sending an email to turismo@comune.bertinoro.fc.it; reservations will only be valid upon confirmation.
Participation is free.
For further information and to view the SCI fact sheet, you can visit the Emilia-Romagna Region website and the dedicated page on the Municipality of Bertinoro website:
