Mediterranean Olive Groves in Crisis: Protecting Biodiversity and Heritage
Mediterranean Europe – Centuries-old olive groves face widespread abandonment, threatening unique ecosystems and deep-rooted traditions. 440 Million Trees Left to Wither (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) 440 Million Trees Left to Wither Italy alone counts approximately 440 million abandoned olive trees, a staggering figure that underscores the crisis’s magnitude. Rural depopulation has accelerated this trend, as younger ...












