Cork Oak Forests (Montados)
CountryPortugal/Spain
Area30,000 km2
TypeMediterranean
Key SpeciesCork oak, Iberian lynx, imperial eagle
About Cork Oak Forests (Montados)
The worlds primary source of cork. Portugal produces 50% of global cork. Trees are harvested every 9 years without cutting them down. The Iberian lynx, the most endangered cat, lives here. A sustainable agroforestry system thousands of years old.