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{{Short description|Mountain range in Italy}}

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The '''Monti Simbruini''' are a [[mountain range]] in central [[Italy]], a part of [[Apennines]] mountain system.
The '''Monti Simbruini''' are a [[mountain range]] in central Italy, a part of [[Apennines]] mountain system.


The 'Simbruini' name derives from the [[Latin language|Latin]] ''sub imbribus'' ("under the rain"). They are also popularly known as "Rome's [[Alps]]".
The 'Simbruini' name derives from ''Simbruvium'', a lake formed by the river [[Aniene|Anio]], situated in the territory of the [[Aequi]]; it may derive from [[Latin language|Latin]] ''sub imbribus'' ("under the rain"). They are also popularly known as "Rome's [[Alps]]".


==Geography==
==Geography==
The range runs along the border of the [[Lazio]] and [[Abruzzo]] regions. The range's highest peak is Monte Cotento, at {{convert|2015|m|ft}} in elevation. The Monti Simbruini border with the Monti Cantari and the [[Ciociaria]] ranges.
The Monti Simbruini mark a part of the border between [[Abruzzo]] and [[Lazio]]. The Monti Simbruini border with the Monti Cantari and the Carseolani Mountains.
The range's highest peak is [[Monte Cotento]], at {{convert|2015|m|ft}} in elevation.

The [[headwaters]] of the [[Aniene|River Aniene]] are in the range. The [[Liri]] river, one of the main Italian rivers, also originates in the mountains ([[Petrella Liri]]).


On the Lazio side of the mountain range, between the provinces of Rome and Frosinone, a natural park has been established, the Parco naturale regionale Monti Simbruini.
The [[headwaters]] of the [[Aniene|River Aniene]] are in the range.


==Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini==
==Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini==
The '''Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini''', which also includes the Monti Cantari range, was established in 1983. <ref>founded on January 29, 1983</ref> It has an area of {{convert|300|km2|mi2}}.
The '''Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini''', which also includes the Monti Cantari range, was established in 1983.<ref>founded on January 29, 1983</ref> It has an area of {{convert|300|km2|mi2}}.


The [[regional park]] and mountains include the ''[[comune|comuni]]'' (villages) of: [[Camerata Nuova]], [[Cervara di Roma]] (Campaegli), [[Filettino]], [[Jenne (RM)|Jenne]], [[Subiaco, Italy|Subiaco]] (Monte Livata), [[Trevi nel Lazio]], and [[Vallepietra]].
The [[regional park]] and mountains include the ''[[comune|comuni]]'' (villages) of: [[Camerata Nuova]], [[Cervara di Roma]] (Campaegli), [[Filettino]], [[Jenne (RM)|Jenne]], [[Subiaco, Italy|Subiaco]] (Monte Livata), [[Trevi nel Lazio]] and [[Vallepietra]].


==Natural history==
==Natural history==
===Habitats===
===Habitats===
[[Habitat]]s in the Monti Simbruini include: the [[Appenine deciduous montane forest]] [[ecoregion]], in the [[Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests]] [[Biome]];
[[Habitat]]s in the Monti Simbruini include: the [[Apennine deciduous montane forests]] [[ecoregion]], in the [[temperate broadleaf and mixed forests]] [[biome]];
and the [[Italian sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests]] ecoregion, in the [[Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub]] Biome.
and the [[Italian sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests]] ecoregion, in the [[Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub]] biome.


====Flora====
====Flora====
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*[[Fagus sylvatica|European Beech]] — ''Fagus sylvatica'' (primary tree species)
*[[Fagus sylvatica|European Beech]] — ''Fagus sylvatica'' (primary tree species)
*[[Castanea sativa|Sweet Chestnut]] — ''Castanea sativa''
*[[Castanea sativa|Sweet Chestnut]] — ''Castanea sativa''
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*[[Carpinus betulus|European Hornbeam]] — ''Carpinus betulus''
*[[Carpinus betulus|European Hornbeam]] — ''Carpinus betulus''
*[[Lilium|Lily]] — ''Lilium'' species
*[[Lilium|Lily]] — ''Lilium'' species
*[[Iris (plant)|Iris]] - ''[[Iris marsica]]'' and ''Iris germanica''
*[[Acer monspessulanum|Montpellier Maple]] — ''Acer monspessulanum''
*[[Acer monspessulanum|Montpellier Maple]] — ''Acer monspessulanum''
*[[Rubus idaeus|Red raspberry]] — ''Rubus idaeus''
*[[Rubus idaeus|Red raspberry]] — ''Rubus idaeus''
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*[[Vaccinium vitis-idaea|Lingonberry]] — ''Vaccinium vitis-idaea''
*[[Vaccinium vitis-idaea|Lingonberry]] — ''Vaccinium vitis-idaea''
*[[Violet (plant)|Violet]] species
*[[Violet (plant)|Violet]] species
{{Div col end}}


====Fauna====
====Fauna====
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*[[Aesculapian Snake]]
*[[Barn Owl]]
*[[Aesculapian snake]]
*[[Western barn owl|Barn owl]]
*[[Beech Marten]]
*[[Beech marten]]
*[[Boar]]
*[[Boar]]
*[[Brown Trout]]
*[[Brown trout]]
*[[Carrion Crow]]
*[[Carrion crow]]
*[[Green Whip Snake]] — ''Coluber viridiflavus''
*[[Green whip snake]] — ''Coluber viridiflavus''
*[[Crested Porcupine]]
*[[Crested porcupine]]
*[[Edible Dormouse]]
*[[Edible dormouse]]
*[[Eurasian Badger]]
*[[Eurasian badger]]
*[[Eurasian Jay]]
*[[Eurasian jay]]
*[[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]]
*[[Eurasian sparrowhawk]]
*[[European Hedgehog]]
*[[European hedgehog]]
*[[Fox]]
*Fox
*[[Golden Eagle]]
*[[Golden eagle]]
*[[Northern Goshawk]]
*[[Northern goshawk]]
*[[House Mouse]]
*[[House mouse]]
*[[Italian Wolf]]
*[[Italian wolf]]
*[[Least Weasel]]
*[[Least weasel]]
*[[Little Owl]]
*[[Little owl]]
*[[Roe Deer]]
*[[Roe deer]]
*[[Ursus arctos marsicanus|Marsican Brown Bear]] — ''Ursus arctos marsicanus''
*[[Ursus arctos marsicanus|Marsican brown bear]] — ''Ursus arctos marsicanus''
*[[Salamandrina terdigitata]]
*[[Salamandrina terdigitata]]
*[[Tawny Owl]]
*[[Tawny owl]]
*[[Vipera aspis]]
*[[Vipera aspis]]
*[[Wild Cat]]
*[[Wild cat]]
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.parks.it/parco.monti.simbruini/Eindex.html Parks.it: Monti Simbruini Regional Park]
*[http://www.parks.it/parco.monti.simbruini/Eindex.html Parks.it: Monti Simbruini Regional Park]
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Latest revision as of 10:32, 18 November 2024

41°47′28″N 13°38′45″E / 41.79111°N 13.64583°E / 41.79111; 13.64583 The Monti Simbruini are a mountain range in central Italy, a part of Apennines mountain system.

The 'Simbruini' name derives from Simbruvium, a lake formed by the river Anio, situated in the territory of the Aequi; it may derive from Latin sub imbribus ("under the rain"). They are also popularly known as "Rome's Alps".

Geography

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The Monti Simbruini mark a part of the border between Abruzzo and Lazio. The Monti Simbruini border with the Monti Cantari and the Carseolani Mountains. The range's highest peak is Monte Cotento, at 2,015 metres (6,611 ft) in elevation.

The headwaters of the River Aniene are in the range. The Liri river, one of the main Italian rivers, also originates in the mountains (Petrella Liri).

On the Lazio side of the mountain range, between the provinces of Rome and Frosinone, a natural park has been established, the Parco naturale regionale Monti Simbruini.

Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini

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The Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini, which also includes the Monti Cantari range, was established in 1983.[1] It has an area of 300 square kilometres (120 sq mi).

The regional park and mountains include the comuni (villages) of: Camerata Nuova, Cervara di Roma (Campaegli), Filettino, Jenne, Subiaco (Monte Livata), Trevi nel Lazio and Vallepietra.

Natural history

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Habitats

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Habitats in the Monti Simbruini include: the Apennine deciduous montane forests ecoregion, in the temperate broadleaf and mixed forests biome; and the Italian sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests ecoregion, in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome.

Flora

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Fauna

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References

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  1. ^ founded on January 29, 1983
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