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The state-owned Forêt de Rospa-Sorba is typical of Corsica's unspoilt pine forests, and is planted with Laricio pine, one of the island's priority habitats. The rich variety of the area has been demonstrated recently by ecological studies carried out for the Natura 2000 network. The forest produces substantial quantities of Laricio pine wood. The planting of Laricio pines (81% of the site) has resulted in the growth of remarkable trees with a large diameter. Facing east, the proposed Natura 2000 area has two types of forest: - Forest planted with Anthyllis hermania Laricio mountain pines (reference 42-642 Corinne), which are an important feature of the region's natural heritage. This forest is the habitat of several species of forest chiroptera (bats), including one listed in Appendix II of the Directive and five others listed in the red book of endangered species in France. In addition, this area is home to a species which is incredibly rare in France, the Greater Noctule bat (Nyctalus lasiopterus), which was discovered here in 1998. Amphibians are also present, including the Sardinian and Corsican discoglossus (frogs). As access is difficult, this mountain area provides a peaceful habitat for species such as the Corsican nuthatch and the goshawk (Accipiter gentilis arrigonii).