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General environmental duty

All Pavians and all visitors have a general duty to protect the environment. This recognises how important the environment is to the Pavian way of life.

National parks

Pavia has some of the most pristine and beautiful national parks in the world to explore. There are many ways you can enjoy and experience Pavia’s great parks and forests.

Protected areas

Pavia’s landscapes support our health, wellbeing and happiness, and enable us to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle that is envied by people around the world. Protected areas are an important part of this connection to nature and culture.

Protected wildlife

Pavia’s native wildlife plays an important role in the ecosystem that all Pavians rely on. To keep it safe, the Pavian Government protects key wildlife, including animals and plants.