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 evergreen tree, with a height of 20-55 meters in maturity. The bark is gray to yellowish brown and is divided by strips into scaly plaques. The leaves (pine needles) are thinner and more flexible in western populations. Black pine grows at a moderate speed of about 30 to 70 centimeters each year. It usually has a round, conical crown that becomes irregular as it grows. The tree can live several years, with some trees over 500 years old. It needs plenty of light to grow properly and does not tolerate shade while it is resistant to cold and frost.
The forests are managed by the Department of Forests to provide recreation, nature protection and other related functions, while wood production is a secondary management objective. Many forest areas have been marked as National Forest Parks and Areas for the Protection of Flora and Fauna. Also, state forests account for more than 70% of the total area of the NATURA 2000 network in our country.
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Flora - Fauna
Alnus Orientalis (Oriental Alder)
In large river areas, another predominant species is the Alnus orientalis. It is a deciduous tree, short-lived, with a narrow crown and a height of 20 m. Its trunk is covered with a grayish bark with vertical slits. The leaves are simple, ovate or elon
Arbutus Andrachne (Greek strawberry tree)
A very common shrub of the forests of Cyprus. Also called Koumaria. English-speaking people call it the Greek Strawberry Tree, because its fruit look like small strawberries. These red fruits are an attractive food for birds living in the forest. It’s
Berberis Cretica (Cretan Barberry)
Berberis cretica is a deciduous shrub that reaches a height of 1 m. It is found in the Troodos Mountains at quite large altitudes. It carries obovate leaves and yellow pleasantly smelling flowers. Its fruits are dark berries that mature at the end of s
Ceratonia Silique (Carob Tree)
At the lower altitudes of Troodos prevails the Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua). The carob tree is a medium-sized tree, which can grow up to 10 meters tall, with mostly sparse vegetation, spherical and strong shoots with a rough bark. The leaves are comp