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Fauna and Flora of Algeciras |
The area’s most western point has been declared a protected area and comprises part of Los Alcornocales Natural Park. Subject to a considerable conservation effort, the landscape is dominated by cork trees (Quercus suber), olives (Olea europaea), oaks (Quercus faginea and canariensis) and strawberry trees (Arbustus unedo), in addition to mastic trees (Pistacia lentiscus), palms (Chamaerops humilis) and Kermes oak (Quercus coccifiera).
The area is characterised by what are known as "canutos", narrow fluvial valleys with a high concentration of trees and shrubs such as alders (Alnus glutinosa), glossy buckthorn (Frangula ainus), snowy mespilus (Almelanchier ovalis), bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) and rhododendron (Rododendron ferrugienum).
Fauna is also in abundance, in particular the red deer (Cervus elaphus), mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) booted eagle (Hieraetus pennatus), Bonelli’s eagle (Hieraetus fasciatus) and short-toed eagle (Circaetus gallicus).
The deforestation process is very advanced throughout the rest of the municipal territory, with a considerable number of estates and unproductive land