Cork Oak Woodlands on the Edge

“Cork oak forests have coevolved with human societies for thousands of years; they support the livelihoods of millions of people and are a key component of treasured mediterranean landscapes, but the pressures on these forests have never been greater. This scholarly work offers a wealth of knowledge on the management and restoration of a critical forest system and contains much of significance to those concerned with our relationship to all forests worldwide.” —Jeff sayer, science advisor, iuCn

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