Parks and Natural Reserves

Sites

	Regional Park of the Maremma - www.parco-maremma.it - Official site for the well-known, beautiful natural park found in the province of Grosseto. The site contains a lot of information on the park, including itineraries, numerous photographs of animals and the lanscape, details on reaching the park as well as visiting rates.
	Sienese Natural Reserves - www.riservenaturali.provincia.siena.it - Official site presentes the 11 natural reserves that form the system of protected area in the territory and province of Siena. Either through the map found on the homepage or menu, one can access detailed information on each of the various reserves. Each section includes a general introduction, including a map, and numerous characteristics of the territory's geology, flora and fauna. Updated news and information on the Reserve System.
	Val di Cornia Parks - www.parchivaldicornia.it - Presentation of the natural and archeological parks found in the area south of Livorno on the promontory of Populonia. General information on the parks, with costs, hours and events listed, then each of the seven parks has its own section with information on the park's environment, what to see and services offered. It is a very nice informational site for anyone planning a few outings in the Tuscan countryside to see its protected natural areas.
	Park of the Valdorcia - www.parcodellavaldorcia.com - The site contains a general presentation of the Natural, Artistic and Cultural Park of the Val d'Orcia, including information on the territory, art and culture, castles and markets throughout the five municipalities that make up the park. There is also information on the spas, festivals and food products of the territory, with proposed itineraries, an events section, accommodation listings and a small photographic gallery.
	Pinocchio's Park - www.pinocchio.it - Site for the park in Collodi dedicated to Pinocchio presents the park and the foundation that maintains it. The site includes photographs and general description of the park, with information on the town of Collodi and surroundings. The site also contains a brief biography of the author of "The Adventures of Pinocchio", known with the pseudonym of Carlo Collodi.
	Tuscan Archipelago National Park - www.islepark.it - Presentation of the national Tuscan park, the largest marine park in Europe composed of seven main islands and a few minor ones. The site contains general information about the Park, with descriptions of the flora, fauna and landscapes that characterize the territory.
	Tuscan-Emilian Apennine National Park - www.appenninopark.it - Presents the area of the National Park of the Apennines, as well as events that take place within the territory. The site contains interesting information on the park, fauna, flora and minerals, as well as typical products of the area. Various itineraries are available, to visit the park on mountain bike, by horseback or hiking.
	Casentino Forest National Park - www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.for.casentinesi - The site for the National Park of the Casentino Forest also covers Mt. Falterona and Campigna, located on the northeastern border of Tuscany. The site presents general details of the protected area, with itineraries to visit the park and an outline of services available to visitors. Another section highlights summer programs and other planned events during the year and another has details on typical products of the area.
	Monte Amiata Fauna Park - www.parcofaunistico.it - The site for the park of the Monte Amiata presents its territory and introduces the numerous animals and animals present within its boundaries. The Italian wolf and the common Monte Amiata donkey have an entire section devoted to each, while the rest of the site includes information on current research projects, the surrounding area and mines, and a multimedia section includes a few videos of the park and audio files of the animals.
	Regional Park of the Apuan Alps - www.parcapuane.it/turismo/ - The official site for the Regional Park of the Apuan Alps presents the territory of the park and information on the main functions, events and initiatives of the managing association. Only the tourism section is available in English, with details and photographs of the flora and fauna of the park, and suggests various itineraries and guided tours to visit it. Another section contains information on events, how to get to the park and listings of accommodation in the area.
	Wetlands in Northern Tuscany - www.zoneumidetoscane.it - Site rich in information on the history, fauna, vegetation and general habitat of the wetlands found in the area between Florence and Pisa. Maps and photographs show the beauty of the area, with section on news and projects.
	Zoo Park of Poppi - www.parcozoopoppi.it - Presents the natural park solely dedicated to European Fauna, whose 50 hectares of forest host wolves, owls, deer, bears, donkeys and minks, among other European species. The site includes a list of animals at the park, services available to visitors and useful information for visiting the park and surrounding area, including cost of tickets.