Suviana and Brasimone lakes regional park

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The regional park of the Suviana and Brasimone lakes ( Italian : parco regionale dei laghi di Suviana e Brasimone) is a protected natural area established in 1995, consisting of two artificial lakes, Lake Suviana and Lake Brasimone, and their surrounding area. The park is located in Bolognese Apennines, in Emilia-Romagna, on the border with Tuscany. [1] The lakes were built in 1933 and 1911, respectively, and used for the production of hydroelectricity. [2] Inside the park are several smaller protected areas, including the abandoned village of Chiapporato  [ it ], the Suviana and Brasimone Lakes protected area, (Italian : Laghi di Suviana e Brasimone, IT40500020). [3]

A variety of animal and plant species have been recorded within the park. Plants include Fritillaria tenella , Saxifraga paniculata , and an assortment of trees including chesnuts, oaks, beech trees and conifer trees. [1] Animals recorded in the park include wolfs, peregrine falcons, honey buzzards, nightjars, woodlarks, red-backed shrikes, quails, wrynecks, flycatchers, several species of bat, wolves, Salamandrina terdigitata , and several species of crayfish. [3]

The lakes are a popular tourist destination, and camping and fishing are both allowed. [2] There is a museum in the park, dedicated to the nearby forest. [1]

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References

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