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Vegetation
Pyrenean oak (Quercus pyrenaica)
The Pyrenean oak is a large tree that can reach heights of up to 25 m and is particularly widespread in countries such as Spain and France, as well as areas of North Africa, such as Morocco. However, it is one of the species under threat in several autonomous communities in Spain (Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León and Valencia).
It is a species of oak that is perfectly adapted to the Mediterranean climate thanks to its velvety leaves on both sides, which reduce transpiration. It prefers soils with acid substrates and without lime concentrations and experiences little difficulty with the altitude of the terrain, growing in soils from 200 to 2,100 m above sea level. It is not uncommon to find extensive forests mixed with other species.
With regard to the uses of the melojo, it is a species that has been particularly exploited for its wood for firewood, as well as for its qualities for the production of charcoal. It was also traditionally used in tanning hides and has been essential in sectors like shipbuilding and construction.