The highlands of the Aspromonte NP reach up to almost 2000 m asl. They are covered with extensive beech (Fagus sylvatica, the dominant species in the photo) and conifer forests, standing in sharp contrast to the surrounding mediterranean landscapes.

Keywords

non-tropical montane forest, plant, Zonobiome IV

Created

Thursday 5 April 2012 by Martin Mergili in Europe / Italy (2013 visits)