Sarrabus-Sette Fratelli

The area is located in the south-eastern sector of Sardinia, between the historical regions of Sarrabus and Campidano, and administratively speaking, lies within the municipalities of Burcei, Sinnai, San Vito, Dolianova, Settimo San Pietro, Soleminis, Castiadas and Muravera. 
The climate is typically Mediterranean, characteristic of the southern regions of Sardinia, with long, hot dry summers that last for about four months, while the winter is mild with moderate rainfall. The vegetation of the forest complex of Settefratelli is quite varied, with the coastal strip featuring typical Mediterranean maquis with mastic (Pistacia lentiscus L.), the Phoenician juniper (Juniperus phoenicea L.), tree spurge (Euphorbia dendroides L.), sporadic olive tree specimens (Olea europea L. var. sylvestris Brot.) 
and narrow-leaved mock privet (Phyllirea angustifolia L.), while in inland areas the most widespread forest species is the holm oak together with strawberry tree, broad-leaved phyllirea, heather and viburnum. Cork oaks are also found at medium-low elevations. 
Pulvinus vegetation characterises the highest ridges, with Corsican broom, thyme and lavender, with riparian vegetation along streams and rivers including oleander, willows and alder.   Especially in the State-owned forests of Settefratelli and Castiadas, the territory represents a natural habitat of Sardinian deer which have found a safe refuge here and are protected thanks to the conservation work of the Forestry Authority.   In addition to deer, the forests are home to numerous other animal species such as eagle, marten, Sardinian hare, wild boar, partridge and fox.