The Regional Natural Park of Corsica (, ) is a
natural park. It was listed in 1972 and then relisted for 10 years in June 1999. The Natural Park covers nearly 40% of the island of
Corsica
Corsica ( , , ; ; ) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the Regions of France, 18 regions of France. It is the List of islands in the Mediterranean#By area, fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean and lies southeast of the Metro ...
.
A section the park centering on the
Gulf of Porto was listed as a
UNESCO
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World Heritage Site
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in 1983 because of its beauty, excellent representation of Corsican shrubland, and avian and marine diversity.
The aim of the natural park is to protect the rich
flora
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and
wildlife
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of the island. 145
communes are part of the program which supports the project and are grouped in 11 micro-regions, called:
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Falasorma Marsulinu
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Caccia Ghjunsani
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Niolu
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Castagniccia
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Centru di Corsica
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Fium'Orbu
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Alta Rocca
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Taravu Bastelica
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Gravona
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Cruzinu Dui Sorru
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Deux Sevi
References
1972 establishments in France
Geography of Corsica
Protected areas established in 1972
Corse
Tourist attractions in Corsica
Biosphere reserves of France
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