GEOMORPHOSITES IN THE LANDSCAPE OF MONTI DEL FURLO (NORTHERN MARCHE APENNINES)

Abstract

A. Diligenti et al., Geomorphosites in the landscape of Monti del Furlo (northern Marche Apennines). (IT ISSN 0394-3356,
2005).
Three geomorphosites pertaining to the Monti del Furlo are taken into consideration. Such area embraces the northernmost sector of
an extended anticline ridge and is almost entirely included into a recently created Natural National Reserve. It is therefore clear how
important it is in a naturalistic perspective. Moreover, the cultural importance of this site is stressed by the Roman Via Flaminia
archaeological remains. This area also benefits from a great geologic/palaeontologic relevance, besides being really notable from a
geomorphologic standpoint. In actual fact, the mountain ridge in hand is transversally cut by the Furlo Gorge, one of the most valuable
and attractive geomorphosites in the Marche Apennines. Furthermore, this important site can be associated with two other areas
which, although not so remarkable as the Furlo Gorge, are worth improving as geomorphosites on account of their peculiar scientific,
educational and scenic value.