Saproxylic beetles play a crucial role in forest ecosystems. Like other wood-dependent organisms, their survival depends on the health of the forests. Changes in forest structure, particularly the removal of dead wood, have led to declines in ecologically important insects, including saproxylic beetles. Several species of saproxylic beetles are listed in red lists or identified as suitable for monitoring conservation status in ecological surveys. These specialist insects depend on both deadwood and the community living on it, including other invertebrates, fungi, under-bark microhabitats, and tree cavities. They play a crucial role in wood decay and the recycling of organic matter in forest ecosystems. Here, we report the results of a study conducted in Sila National Park (Calabria, Southern Italy) in 2022 and 2023. The insects were collected by direct visual observation and then released back into the sample sites. Several species were designated as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List: Cucujus cinaberinus (Scopoli, 1763) (Family: Cucujidae), Ipidia binotata Reitter, 1875 (Family: Nitidulidae) and Ampedus sinuatus Germar, 1844 (Family: Elateridae). Near Threatened species such as Clinidium (Arctoclinidium) canaliculatum (O. G. Costa, 1839) (Family: Carabidae), Scaphium immaculatum (Olivier, 1790) (Family: Staphylinidae), Triplax marseuli Bedel, 1864 (Family: Erotylidae), Rushia parreyssi (Mulsant, 1856) (Family: Melandryidae), and Endophloeus markovichianus (Piller & Mitterpacher, 1783) (Famiglia: Zopheridae) werecollected, while the species of Least Concern (LC) were Melanotus (Melanotus) castanipes (Paykull, 1800) (Family: Elateridae), Pityophagus ferrugineus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Family: Nitidulidae), and Enoplopus dentipes (Rossi, 1790) (Family: Tenebrionidae). The forests of Sila National Park host elements with high conservation value and a strong potential to indicate high species richness. The ecology of beetles connected to dead wood is affected by climate change and management methods. To prevent the decline of saproxylic beetle populations, sustainable management of their habitats is essential.