Zona Speciale di Conservazione e Zona di Protezione Speciale Torrente Orba - Aree protette Po Piemontese
For those who love nature and outdoor activities
15062 Bosco Marengo (AL)
Basaluzzo, Capriata d'Orba, Casalcermelli, Fresonara, Predosa
Bosco Marengo Municipal Mill Visitor Center
Piedmont Region - Natura 2000 Network
Special Conservation Area and Special Protection Area of the Orba River
It encompasses the municipalities of Basaluzzo, Fresonara, Predosa, Casalcermelli, Bosco Marengo, and Capriata d'Orba.
It is located in an area predominantly devoted to agriculture. The forest cover is relatively continuous and consists of various forest types. From a floristic perspective, the Orba stream is considered a nationally important area and, in particular, hosts numerous protected species. Regarding fauna, the most interesting group is that of birds. Also of note is the presence of a breeding colony of herons.
Natura 2000 Network Code: IT1180002. Land area (ha): 506.00.
Source and further information: link provided.
In Bosco Marengo, there is the Municipal Mill Visitor Center (for information, see the dedicated link).
Attached is a brochure from the Park Authority with some best practices for those visiting the areas of the Piedmontese Po Park.
(Text - excerpt - and photo from the Park Authority website)