The State Nature Reserve, established on 29 March
1996, according to a decree made by the Ministry for the Environment,
comprises the area of Fiumicino, Ponte Galeria, Ostia Lido, Ostia Antica,
Infernetto, Acilia, Vitinia, Casal Palocco and the urban park of Castel
Fusano, for which a decree was made, in order to "safeguard its precious
naturalistic and historical-archeological value" and which prevents against
further growth of built-up areas. In particular, the Decree prohibits
hunting and acts of damage to spontaneous flora and prohibits throughfare
of off-road vehicles in certain areas. This area does not include
the Presidential Reserves of Castel Porziano and Capocotta, but we think
it is opportune, just the same, for us to give a description of their
naturalistic profiles, since they are an important part of the nature and
the history of the Roman Coastal Area.
for other informations on the State
Nature Reserve on the Roman Coastal Area contact: lipuost@blunet.it