Oriented Natural Reservation (RNO) of “Pesche”

The reservation is adjacent to Isernia and it is at 50km far from Campobasso. It is crossed by paths that favour the observation of its characteristics to the visitors.
Placed in the town district of Pesche (IS), it consists of 552 hectares .
The reservation has a peculiar forestry structure; the soil is composed of trees such as species of pines.
The soil of the reservation can be considered a synthesis of the Planet Earth, as in a few square metres coexist almost 60 plant species.
Fauna: Thrushes, blackbirds, ringdoves, jays, jackdaws, crows, quails, buzzards, hawks, owls, barn owls. Then hares, foxes, wild boars, squirrels , weasels, badgers, hedgehogs Among the amphibians, the triton. Among the reptiles, water snakes and vipers.
Visits: Guided visits allowed on request to the Ufficio Amministrazione in Isernia or Forester Station in Montedimezzo, or even to the Town Hall.
Benches along the paths and organised areas for stops and camping at “Fonte Maturi”, San Bernardino and San Marco.

San Martino and Cantalupo Woods

Placed in Southern Molise in San Pietro Avellana (IS) district, it is 113 km away from Campobasso, 58 km from Isernia, 6 km from Castel Di Sangro (AQ) and equally distant (about 15 km) from the ski resorts of Roccaraso (AQ) and Capracotta (IS).
The total area of 215 hectares is occupied by woods for 195 hectares, fields for 15 hectares, and for 5 hectares by rural structures and uncultivated areas.
The woods are dominated by the following species: Turkey oaks, beeches, ash trees, maples. Along the river Sangro: willows, poplars, hazels, brooms, junipers, hawthorns.
The woods’fruits: mushrooms, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, asparaguses, walnuts, acorns, juniper baccae. Quite spread the black truffle, more rare the white one.

Monte Caruso – Monte Gallo woods

Placed at the feet of the Matese massif in High Molise in the district of Monteroduni (IS), the woods have an extension of 410 hectares; the natural pastures occupy about 550 hectares on middle-high altitudes, whereas the fields extend for 85 hectares; the remaining 21 hectares are occupied by rural structures and uncultivated areas.
Flora: Presence of pines, cypresses, silver firs.
Woods’ fruits and products: wood, chestnuts, mushrooms, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, asparaguses, walnuts, acorns. The calcareous stone called “Verdello” is widely used for floors, coatings, stone works.
At “Casone del Principe” are still present remains of cyclopean walls witnessing Pentro – Samnites civilizations.