FACILITY: SIGNPOSTED TRAIL
LAS ESCALERETAS
PARAUTA (MÁLAGA)
PINSAPO DE LAS ESCALERETAS - Ventana del Visitante
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DESCRIPTION
The Escaleretas Spanish Fir Tree is in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park is, in the municipal district of Parauta, Malaga province.
It tree belongs to the fir family and is a botanical gem, a relic of 20 million years ago, at a time when the dominant climate was much colder and wetter. The special climatic conditions in certain places in the Ronda Mountains, with abundant rainfall and large shady areas, have allowed these Spanish firs to survive as a species exclusive to this area.
The largest, best conserved areas of Spanish fir are to be found in the Sierra de las Nieves Mountains. Among all the trees, the Escaleretas Fir Tree is particularly interesting on account of its size. It is as tall as a five-storey building and it takes a total of three people to be able to link arms around its trunk. No one knows its exact age, but it is estimated to be between 350 and 550 years old, witnessing, therefore, the Christian conquest of this region and the movements of famous bandits over the mountain trails here.
This tree has undoubtedly resisted many trials and tribulations: it could have been cut down to make charcoal or have fallen victim to disease; or burned down, struck by lightening or as the result of human carelessness. Nevertheless, it remains to this day a witness to centuries of history.
OTHER PROTECTED AREAS
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NATURAL PARK SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES -
NATIONAL PARK DE LA SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES -
SPECIAL AREAS OF CONSERVATION (SAC) ES6170006 SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES -
SPECIAL PROTECTION AREA FOR BIRDS (SPA) SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES
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BIOSPHERE RESERVE SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES -
BIOSPHERE RESERVE INTERCONTINENTAL DEL MEDITERRANEO ANDALUCIA (ESPAÑA) - MARRUECOS
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Provinces Málaga
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Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.
Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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Facilitate use for people with special needs.
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Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.
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Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.
The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!
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