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Certified forest in the heart of Umbria
Certified forest in the heart of Umbria
according to the main standards of
according to the main standards of
Sustainable Management
Sustainable Management
Piegaro Forest, not far from Perugia and Lake Trasimeno is the first experience of forest management to have received the certification of sustainable forest management in Umbria. The wood is owned by the Margaritelli family, who has been working in the world of wood for four generations and is the owner of the brand Listone Giordano. The certification covers 160 hectares of wood with a prevalence of Turkey oak, hornbeam and Douglas fir trees in a Site of Community Interest (Sic) in the Upper Valley of Nestore.
In addition to the natural forest, with an evolution guided and programmed by man there is a plant of arboriculture from wood of almost ten hectares with plants of oak, cherry, sorrel, walnut, lime and shrubs able to fix the nitrogen in the soil.
Particular attention is given to the sporadic species of precious wood (wild service tree, cherry, oak, rowan and lime), which are mapped via GPS to protect and enhance the future wood product.
What you can do along the 12 km of ring paths:
walks and pic nic (forbidden to light the fire )
birdwatching (2 towers)
mountain bike
collection of non-wood forest products (mushrooms, berries)
what we offer :
guided tours also for schools/summer camps
organisation and support for training courses on Forest Management and Forest certifications
When to come:
The forest is accessible all year round, but in the winter months, especially in case of strong rainy seasons, we do not recommend the visit because the usability of the routes could be partially affected.
How to reach us:
Regional road 220 Pievaiola, GPS 42°57'44.0"N 12°03'27.5"E ; coming from highway A1 exit to Chiusi/Chianciano, then follow the signs for Città della Pieve, then for Perugia, we are nearby the Km 33 of the route SR 220, on the left; coming from Perugia follow the regional route SR 220 Pievaiola, pass Piegaro always towards Città della Pieve, we are nearby Km 33 on the right
Provincial route 309, GPS 42°58'24.7"N 12°03'39.2"E ; following it in the direction of Moiano, you will find a parking space on the right where you can park.
By bus: line E014 from Perugia to Chiusi; the bus stops in Piegaro, in front of "Ristorante da Elio"from where you must continue on foot.
It is advisable to check on the website of the company Busitalia the times of the races and the days of the week in which the service is planned because there may be variations during the year.
You can't reach the forest by train.
Inside the forest you will not find :
Bar and Restaurants
Restrooms
Drinking water
Rubbish bin
*Please, don't leave rubbish in the wood!
Find below the map of the paths!
There are 5 paths (shown in five different colors) in the forest where you can currently find signages:
Sentieri_Piegaro.pdfUmbria region
Province of Perugia
Municipality of Piegaro
Municipality of La Pieve
Legend
-1. Biodiversity path
-2. Path of inclusions
-3. Fustaie path
-4. Metamorphosis path of the ceduo
-5. Treetalker path
- Other trails (numbered on the map)
🅿️ Car parks
🔺 Information signs
🍽️ Pick Nick area
🪑 Bench
🗼 Altana for birdwatching Feasibility
-Road
Biodiversity Path
Path of inclusions
Fustaie path
Metamorphosis path of the ceduo
Treetalker path
A few kilometers away from the forest there are some structure where you can taste local products and where to spend the night:
Elio's Restaurant
Farmhouse Tenuta il Polardo
Holiday Home il Piccolo Noce
Our forest management certificates
ICILA-FM_COC-000001.pdfICILA-PEFC-GFS-002392.pdfCheck our certificates:
PEFC Ecosystem Services Certificates
Management plan summery 2024-2033
Summary of Document System FSC® (Italian language only)
Summary of Document System FSC® (Italian language only)
SELVAMAR riassunto del sistema documentale FSC_202509101104.pdfTo know the artists who have made wood carvings in the forest:
Nadia Bugna
Gianni Bordin
Iwan Chiodini
Help us to maintain the forest!
At the request of the Margaritelli family, in 2000 the Foundation Guglielmo Giordano was founded with the aim of preserving, promoting and spreading the culture of wood, art and cultural heritage through support for study, research and documentation activities.
The Guglielmo Giordano Foundation supports the activities of management of the forest of Piegaro, if you want to give your contribution access to the following link:⬇️
Fo any events and/or walks already planned, please consult the calendar on the page "news & events".
Fo any events and/or walks already planned, please consult the calendar on the page "news & events".
Useful numbers
Soup (Permanent Unified Operating Room) 0755045664
Fire department 115
Police 112
First Aid, Città della Pieve's Hospital +39 0578 298015
Forest police, Città della Pieve's station +39 0578 298346
Carabinieri, Piegaro's station +39 075 8358026
Risk management
The forest doesn't present any particular risks.
The correct use of the road system reduces risks.
Encounters with wild animals are very rare if not unlikely.
Potentially dangerous animals have mostly nocturnal habits and the probability of encountering them during the day, especially if you are in groups, is practically nothing.
For more information on the fauna, see the material on monitoring conducted by the Hyla Nature Study, available among the downloadable documents and in the news & events section (see menu).
The presence of reptiles (including common viper), requires special attention especially when removing stones or rocks with bare hands and walking in the presence of tall grass.
On that, it is always recommended to wear hiking shoes and long pants, even in summer.
Some insects, such as hornets, wasps, and ticks can pose a risk even during the day. As far as possible, it is recommended not to disturb hives and avoid contact with plants that have cavities (which could hide hives).
Walking outside the trails and paths is possible, but it is recommended to avoid riparian areas near ditches for risk of slipping and/or falling favored by important slopes although with very little difference in altitude.
Particular care should be taken on windy days, especially in or near the coniferous forest and near the Lucerne Ditch, where the property borders SP 309 to the north and locust trees with surface anchorage to the ground are detected.
Especially, near the occurrence of important meteor events, some routes may be difficult to use given the flow of rainwater,so maximum attention is recommended.
The document on specific risks can be consulted and downloaded from the stakeholder consultation section.
You should always activate the GPS location on your smartphone (in the woods there is not always a signal, but it could be useful).
It is advisable to avoid travelling alone as much as possible or at least remember to always notify someone who may be aware of your movements.
Useful links:
Contacts:
Delegated to management: Giovanni Testaferri
phone +39 0759886896,
fax +39 0759889043,
mobile +39 3461263483;
skype: giovanni.testaferri.margaritelli;
email: giovanni.testaferri@margaritelli.com
For suggestions & claims, please write to giovanni.testaferri@margaritelli.com
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