Dehesa system
The Dehesa system is an extensive agro-sylvo-pastoral system. It's characterized by open oak woodlands (primarily cork and holm oaks) where livestock, particularly pigs and cattle, graze. The system also produces cork and supports crop cultivation.
It's a sustainable system that supports local economies, maintains unique biodiversity, and produces the famous Iberian ham.
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Dehesa system
Description
The Dehesa system is an extensive agro-sylvo-pastoral system. It's characterized by open oak woodlands (primarily cork and holm oaks) where livestock, particularly pigs and cattle, graze. The system also produces cork and supports crop cultivation.
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