Pollutri and the Regional Natural Reserve Bosco Don Venancio

In the area of Pollutri, in provincia di Chieti, It covers one of the last stretches of lowland forest on the Adriatic coast: the Nature Reserve Wood of Don Venancio. Who is the area know her well, because every year is a favorite of many families and groups who find themselves in front of the old farmhouse of Don Venancio, originally owned by the Marquis D'Avalos lords hunting lodge of Vasto, for their outings. The last owner of the forest was precisely Venancio Di Virgilio, in 1986, sold it to the Municipality of Pollutri. With its 78 ha, in 1999 the forest has become a protected area with the establishment of the Reserve, offering visitors a precious heritage to be explored.

How to reach the Don Bosco Venancio

The indications of how to reach the Don Bosco Venancio they are simple: The nature reserve is in fact about a kilometer from the exit Vasto Nord A14 Casalbordino, direction Gissing. On the left you can not miss the old house, the green expanse with picnic area and, right behind, the lush forest. The Casina of Don Venancio now houses the visitor center, with an adjoining forest museum. From the avenue depart several routes equipped that allow you to advance in the tall forest, It characterized by a series of progressively decreasing river terraces. What remains, today, It is part of an ancient broader forest by the Sinello river.

Nature Reserve Wood of Don Venancio, tree species

The Nature Reserve Wood of Don Venancio houses precious tree species. Strolling along its paths meet tall trees up to 25 meters. You can encounter in Cerro, in English Oak, in Hornbeam, in Ash, but also white poplars, the black poplar and Roverella. Among the shrubs there are the Sanguinello, Ivy, The pendulous sedge, the Dogwood. The undergrowth is made instead by the Apennine Anemone specimens, Pungitopo, Red lily and other species. In the river Sinello, instead, space is a delicate ecosystem in which they live Brasche, Ranuncoli, Celery Water, Watercress and submerged colonies which give the water a greenish-blue color. Volpi, taxi, ricci, moles and various migratory birds make up a fascinating wildlife.

The entrance to the Nature Reserve Wood of Don Venancio is free. On request, instead, you can make a guided tour. To request information are active phone numbers 087250357; 3385728304.