Flora – Fauna
The vegetation in the valley and in the forests of the Troodos mountain range is highly varied due to factors such as altitude, exposure and slope, geological subsoil and so on. So in some areas, the vegetation is dense and elsewhere sparse, else monotone and elsewhere with alternations.
In the fauna we find both mammals of the forest, such as the fox, hare and hedgehog, as well as a variety of birds and reptiles. However, the endemic species of Cyprus is a species of wild goat, the so-called Agrino (or Moufflon)
Pinus Brutia (Rough Pine)
The forests of Cyprus are mainly natural forests with an amazing biodiversity and high ecological value. They have little wood productivity, but they are very important because they offer many other goods and services, with economic value multiplied by
Pinus Nigra (Black Pine)
At the highest altitudes of Troodos, the black pine or (Pinus nigra ssp. Pallasiana) overlooks the forest. The extent of the forest according to the latest inventory of the Department of Forests amounts to 4,976 hectares. The Black pine is a large ever
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic Tree)
At the lower altitudes of Troodos we find the Pintacia lentiscus. The Mastic tree is an evergreen, aromatic, resinous bush or small tree, up to 5 m high, with a smooth and usually grayish cortex. The leaves are arranged alternately, composite, winged,
Platanus (Plane Tree)
In large rivers, one of the predominant species is Platanus orientalis. It is a large tree and can live thousands of years. This genus includes about 10 species of large and long-lived, deciduous trees, reaching a height of 50 meters. and are particula
