Huetor Forest

Mediterranean forestSpain

CountrySpain

Area120 km2

TypeMediterranean forest

Key SpeciesSpanish fir, golden eagle, wild boar

About Huetor Forest

A Mediterranean forest in Andalusia. The endangered Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo) survives here. One of the few remaining native fir forests in southern Europe. Fire is a constant threat.

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