Forests of The Iberian Peninsula - Shrubby Borders or Undergrowths

Shrubby Borders or Undergrowths

From an ecological point of view, shrubby borders are fundamental in forest ecosystems to guarantee the natural regeneration of the woods, as well as to provide food and refuge for the associated fauna.

They are made up of spiny shrubs, depending on the forest and climate, such as gorse, box, thyme, and so on.

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