Evergreen Oak Woodlands’ Role in Tackling Climate Change and Preserving Mediterranean Landscapes

Download or read book Evergreen Oak Woodlands’ Role in Tackling Climate Change and Preserving Mediterranean Landscapes written by Rocco Carella and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Mediterranean basin, one of the richest biodiversity hotspots on the planet, evergreen oak woodlands are essential elements. This book facilitates a more detailed ecological understanding of Quercus calliprinos, a lesser-known Mediterranean forest species that could make an important contribution to the struggle to counteract climate change and biodiversity loss. The book also discusses two further crucial species of the Mediterranean evergreen woodlands, Quercus ilex and Quercus suber, focusing on the role of forest management in their conservation.