Monti Nebrodi
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 Monti Nebrodi |
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| Highest peak | Monte Soro ( 1847 m slm ) |
| location | Metropolitan city of Messina , Italy |
| part of | Sicily |
| Coordinates | 37 ° 56 ' N , 14 ° 41' E |
The Monti Nebrodi are a mountain range on the northeast coast of Sicily in the metropolitan city of Messina .
location
The Monti Nebrodi are located between the Monti Peloritani in the east and the Monti Madonie in the west. These three mountains form a continuation of the mountain range of the Apennines . In the north the mountains reach to the Tyrrhenian Sea , the southern border is formed by Etna and the rivers Alcantara and Simeto . The highest point is the Monte Soro with 1847 m slm
geology
The Monti Nebrodi consist mainly of limestone on their surface.
nature
flora
The Monti Nebrodi is home to one of the largest contiguous forest areas in Sicily (50,000 ha). Due to the numerous natural streams and rivers, lush vegetation can also be found in the hot, dry summer months. Citrus fruits , olive trees and almonds thrive in the lower regions . In the higher forest regions, cedars , oaks and beeches , among others , and occasionally Nebrodi firs and wild herbs grow .
fauna
Fallow deer (Greek: nebros for stag calf), which gave the mountain its name, have been almost extinct over the centuries. Today foxes , martens , wild cats and wild boars are native to the Monti Nebrodi . In addition, 150 species of birds , mainly birds of prey and 70 different species of butterflies, find their habitat here.
natural reserve
In 1993 the area was placed under nature protection and the Parco dei Nebrodi regional park was created.