The authors analysed the forest ecosystems in the Monti Sicani Park (Sicily). In particular, the
state of the natural and non-native forests in the Site of Community Interest (SCI ITA040005)
- Monte Cammarata, Contrada Salaci, was evaluated in terms of distribution, evolution of forest
dynamics and, silvicultural activities. The evolution of vegetation within two different forest
plots are analysed and management strategies are proposed. The finding on Mount Cammarata
of seedlings of Fagus sylvatica in the undergrowth of a conifer afforestation is noteworthy