The
landscape in the South West of Iberian Peninsula is dominated by the “dehesa”.
Dehesa is a human transformation of the Mediterranean forest to increase the
productivity for livestock. Extensive pasturelands in which remain oak trees
(Quercus sp.). Despite its artificial origin, the dehesa includes a diverse community
of animal and plants.
Dehesas are
the result of human modifications that began in the Neolitic period. Many cultures
have put their marks in the dehesa.
Currently
many remains can be observed in the dehesas around Mérida.
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