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Why treelines?

Central High Atlas (Morocco)

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1 - Millennia of grazing have removed trees in most parts of the Atlas. Remnants of the juniper treeline forest can be found up to 2300 m.

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2 - Juniperus thurifera treeline, 2100 m

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3 - Juniperus thurifera, forms trees up to 2300 m

 

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29 August 2011
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