Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo

Until the 19th century the Natural Reserve Bosco di Alcamo was covered with a broad-leaved wood which disappeared because of man's action.

In ancient times on Mount Bonifato  there was a wood which was destroyed by the continuous fires and cutting down of timber.

[8] Other important plants for the local handicraft are the Ferula (used  for the realization of chairs, stools and small tables),[8] the dwarf palm tree (used to realize brooms or fill in mattresses)[8] Sicilian sumac .

There are also different aromatic plants, such as shrubby thyme, Egyptian rue, pennyroyal, rosemary, sage, absinth and oregano.

A building on the edge of the pine wood should carry out an activity of environmental education within the institutive ends of the reserve.37°57′32″N 12°57′31″E / 37.9590°N 12.9585°E / 37.9590; 12.9585