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MAQUIS IN DE MURGE

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  • Froukje Veenman
  • Henk Woldring

Samenvatting

The development and the composition of maquis de­pend on many factors. Grazing and burning are the most important of these, but the factors of precipita­tion, soil and gradient also exert their inifluence. Con­sidering the data in the maquis study that are available so far, one can state that the north side of the Murge range (ltaly) is more suitable for agriculture than the south side. The slopes on the south side of the Murge have been and still are used for extensive livesrock re­aring. These areas are mainly grazed by goats, which feed on the maquis. Cattle or horses are not found in the maquis area, but in the Quercus trojana woods that have sparser maquis-like undergrowth.

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2000-12-15

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