Currently, the story has entered a new chapter: . As traditional agriculture is abandoned, the "Atlas Forestal" tracks the progressive evolution of shrublands back into dense woodlands.
Research within the Atlas reveals that the region's forests were once far more diverse. Thousands of years ago, species like the (European Black Pine) and Pinus sylvestris were widely distributed across the Northern Meseta. These forests served as crucial refugia during climate shifts, housing species that are now restricted to high mountain enclaves. 2. A Millennial Story of Deforestation Atlas Forestal
The Atlas identifies different "evolution pathways" where forests recover at varying rates depending on local soil and climate. Currently, the story has entered a new chapter: