Morais Natura 2000 Site

The Morais Natura 2000 Site (PTCON0023) is located in the northeast of Portugal. With an area of 12878 (ha) almost entirely in the municipality of Macedo de Cavaleiros (12219 ha), partially integrates the Azibo Reservoir Protected Landscape, extending itself thru the neighboring municipalities of Bragança (546 ha) and Mogadouro (114 ha).[1]

LocationMacedo de Cavaleiros, Bragança District, Portugal
Coordinates41.505°N 6.818°W / 41.505; -6.818
Area128,780 km2 (49,720 sq mi)

This average altitude mountainous area, has in its core the Morais Ophiolite Complex, one of the most representative areas of ultramafic rocks, and the largest continuous units of serpentinite in Portugal. Covered with several endemic species and communities, the site has high geological, botanical and zoological interest.[2]

Notes
  1. "Morais Natura 2000 Site" (PDF). ICNB. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  2. "Morais PTCO00N23 Natura 2000". Natura 2000. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
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