The Pinsapos of Sierra Bermeja – A Refuge for the Rare Fir Trees

Nick Rowan's avatarThe Treeographer

Pinsapos, or Spanish Fir trees, are exceptionally rare. They are found in just a few mountain ranges in Andalusia and Morocco, with the largest pinsapo forest located in the volcanic soil of Sierra Bermeja. It was here that the trees were first introduced to the world of science in 1837, and today it remains one of the best places to visit these spectacular trees.

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