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Quercus Suber in Europe - Distribution, Habitat, Usage and Threats by Chris V. is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Quercus suber, or cork oak, is a Mediterranean evergreen tree known for its thick bark, which is harvested for various products, primarily wine stoppers. It thrives in diverse habitats across Europe and North Africa, covering approximately 2.2 million hectares, but faces threats from land use changes, wildfires, and diseases. Conservation efforts are underway to address its declining populations and ensure the sustainability of cork oak woodlands.
- Author
- Chris V.
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- EN