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Vegetation
Pinar de Santinos
The Pinar de Santinos is a distinctive arboreal formation situated on the outskirts of the town of Tudela de Duero in the province of Valladolid.
The name of the village originates from San Tinellos, an ancient Visigothic settlement that once existed in the area. It later passed into the hands of the Roman Empire.
This natural site covers an area of 549 hectares and is mainly composed of stone pines (Pinus pinea), a species characteristic of the sandy areas that populate the province of Valladolid. The area is home to a variety of birds, which find refuge in the trees that line the banks of the Duero River. The sandy soil provides an ideal environment for the digging of burrows and the proliferation of fungi and mushrooms.
The primary species that comprise this natural site belong to the Pinaceae family, with the following species being particularly noteworthy: The resin pine (Pinus pinaster) can reach heights of between 20 and 35 metres and is characterised by its orange-red bark, with deep cracks. The stone pine (Pinus pinea) can reach heights of between 12 and 20 metres and stands out for its umbrella-shaped, rounded and flattened crown. The bristlecone pine (Pinus nigra), also known as the laricio pine, is one of the longest-lived specimens, reaching up to 1,000 years of age. The Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) is a notable specimen, reaching up to 25 metres in height and one of the longest-lived trees.
These conifers intermingle with other species such as holm oak (Quercus ilex) or scrub vegetation typical of Mediterranean forests such as rockrose (Cistus) or broom (Retama). Furthermore, the forest is home to a variety of edible fungi and mushrooms, including níscalo (Lactarius deliciosus), robellón (Lactarius sanguifluus) and esnegorrikor (Lactarius semisanguifluss).
As forthe species that populate this pine forest, you can see species such as roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), wild boar (Sus scrofa), fox (Vulpes vulpes) and hare (Lepus europeaus). In addition to forest birds such as the bee-eater (Merops apiaster), the woodpecker (Picidae), the hoopoe (Upupa epops) and the jay (Garrulus glandarius), we also offer a range of other services. .