S. Antonio general characteristics
The forest complex S. Antonio is included in the large amphitheater overlooking the town of Reggello. E 'bordered on the north by the ridge of Poggio Massa Nera (1075 m) in the direction of North East joins the main ridge. The forest within its altitudinal limit follows the main ridge of the Risala Poggio (1485 m) to the gate of Reggello (1354 m), ending with the ridge secondary Poggio Castelluccio (1379 m) on the border with the town of Castelfranco di Sopra, where adjacent to the forest complex of state-owned Pratomagno-Valdarno.
A separate portion of the Forest is located on the slope below the shelter
Secchieta. The morphology is generally moved by grooves incised valleys considerably, sometimes characterized by rocky slopes. The main river is the Resco which flow into the ravines of S. Antonio, of Rota, the stove. The prevailing
altitude is around 950 - 1000 m, with a minimum of around 600 meters with a maximum of 1490 m.
lives or stays in the forest periodically a rich fauna, while a large number of emergencies flora and vegetation. The area èattraversata by 18 km of trails by the Italian Alpine Club.
in recent years have been made by some part of the Montana equipped rest areas equipped with tables and benches in the treated wood. In addition, works have been placed (loose benches) in other areas of the complex main entrance from visitors.
There are also some refuges: these include the building of greater importance is certainly that of S. Case Antonio in the course of recovery. Recently it has also been recovered from the building to shelter behind Meadow. Among the refurbished shelters is to report to black mass.
The Mountain Community expects to recover a shelter / bivvy other buildings in support of tourism and hiking and as a base for workers operating in the area.
For a better use of the complex were prepared in the main entry points with explanatory boards giving the main features of environmental and natural area, the location emergencies and other information.
along the outer perimeter of the complex are some structures with significant environmental impact:
1. the conduct of the pipeline that runs along the outer boundary from Poggio Poggio di Sasso Uomo Three Borders for a distance of about 1 km to access that property's Snam has set up a service road that connects to the road near the gate Overview Reggello;
2. repeaters TV, telephone and radio links that are placed in large quantities between Poggio's Risala and shelter Secchieta;
3. the wind power units are in proximity to cross the Poggio Cardeto and formed by three independent units positioned on high poles around 40 meters and equipped with blades of about 25 m in diameter.
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