Protected since 1983. That’s right here. The Parco della Valle del Lambro. It’s a regional park in Lombardy. The Parco della Valle del Lambro stretches twenty-five kilometers. It runs from north to south.
This green space covers over eight thousand hectares. Imagine a place where nature thrives. The Parco della Valle del Lambro includes forests. You’ll find the Lambro River and its tributaries here.
The Parco della Valle del Lambro is managed by a consortium. Thirty-six municipalities are involved. These areas are from Como, Lecco, Monza and Brianza provinces.
Let’s explore the lakes. The Lago di Alserio and Lago di Pusiano are to the park’s north. The Lambro flows into Lago di Pusiano. It exits and continues its journey. Finally it meets the Po River near Orio Litta.
Did you know the park’s southern part connects with Monza Park? It creates a larger green area.
Walk with me. Imagine diverse wildlife. The Parco della Valle del Lambro hosts various birds. Owls, hawks and buzzards fly above. Small birds like robins and finches sing.
Reptiles and amphibians also live here. Frogs, toads, salamanders and lizards thrive. You might spot grass snakes and harmless snakes.
Mammals roam these lands. Foxes, squirrels and badgers are present. Weasels, hedgehogs, mice and other rodents live here too.
The Parco della Valle del Lambro features varied flora. Human activities have shaped the environment. Robinia, hornbeams, oaks and ash trees dominate.
The Ente di Diritto Pubblico manages the park. Its office is in Triuggio at Via Vittorio Veneto 19.
Consider the historical context. The Regional Law 82 established the Parco della Valle del Lambro. It happened on September 16, 1983. Initially it included thirty-three municipalities. The provinces of Milan and Como were part of it. Later, the number of municipalities increased. The Province of Lecco joined too.
The park’s territory has varied features. The hilly section of the Lambro River is distinctive. The lake area offers significant natural interest. The Riserva naturale orientata protects part of Lago di Alserio. Both lakes are Sites of Community Importance.
The area around Inverigo has natural and scenic value. The Orrido is enclosed within a wooded estate. You will find the Rotonda, Villa Crivelli and Santa Maria della Noce.
Further south, urban areas increase. Yet notable free areas remain. These include the Valle del Rio Cantalupo and Valle del Rio Pegorino.
The landscape offers panoramic views. Plateaus and small valleys define the area. Rivers, canals and streams shape the terrain. Meadows and woodlands create diversity.
Numerous patrician villas add interest. Each has historical gardens. The complex of Monza Park and Villa Reale gardens is exceptional.
As we conclude, remember the Parco della Valle del Lambro. It’s a place of natural beauty. It’s a protected area for all to enjoy.