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Preferred term

Mediterranean wood  

Definition

  • A plant formation found in the Mediterranean area comprising mainly lowgrowing, xerophilous evergreen trees and shrubs. It results mainly from the deterioration of the original vegetation by grazing and burning.

Broader concept

URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5147

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