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THE MAIELLA NATIONAL PARK, IN ABRUZZO, HAS OBTAINED THE IMPORTANT UNESCO RECOGNITION OF A WORLD GEOPARK

A piece of news to be proud and happy of that of the achievement of this important success for the Abruzzo region, a recognition of the biodiversity and heritage of the territory and also of its sustainable development.

A globally recognized Geopark.

It is a territory which is declared to possess a peculiar geological heritage.

The Maiella National Park has become a UNESCO World Geopark under the name of Majella Geopark, a recognition that will bring benefits in terms of sustainable development for local communities.

The park can boast a huge geodiversity.

Two of the most important territories are the enchanting Capo di Fiume in the Municipality of Palena and the Upper Aventine Geopaleontological Museum.

The path towards this recognition began in 2016 together with the Order of Geologists of the Abruzzo Region and therefore the official identification arrived a few weeks ago, with a welcome ceremony, which was streamed on youtube and on the official page of the park. national.

An important recognition that offers the Maiella Natural Park the opportunity to make itself known internationally and continue its path of sustainable growth. In Italy there are 10 parks that have managed to achieve this important recognition. Sign of the heritage and value of our natural parks and our biodiversity