The study of ecological succession to determine how plant communities re-assemble after a
natural or anthropogenic disturbance has always been an important topic in ecology. The …

The present paper aims to provide a critical review with respect to the literature on Local
Agro-Food Systems (LAFS) in America and Europe over the last two decades, devoted to …

Ecosystem services (ES) research has rapidly gained momentum in environmental policy
and practice. However, qualitative socio-cultural approaches are still limited, and therefore …

Quercus ilex L. is the dominant species in the Mediterranean forest and agrosilvopastoral
ecosystem “dehesa.” Currently, this forest species is threatened by natural and …

Agroforestry landscapes in the Mediterranean Basin have emerged in a co-evolution
between humans and nature and provide numerous ecosystem services to society. Tree …

Humans have shaped open oak forests for centuries through pollarding and grazing.
Nowadays, these cultural landscapes face the abandonment of their traditional uses and …

Dehesas form an agroforestry system which is highly developed in Extremadura as they
occupy over 1,000,000 hectares. This is an extensive production system based on …

As shown in the literature, preserving ecological balance in the Spanish dehesa has
traditionally depended on the exploitation of its potential for multifunctionality. Given the …

The sustainability of “dehesas” is threatened by the Holm oak decline. It is thought that the
effects of root rot on plant physiology vary depending on external stress factors. Plant growth …

Heritage is a very complex concept that is characterized by having multiple meanings.
Despite this, there is no doubt as to its attraction for carrying out tourist activities. In the …