21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Details of branches of cork oak in a forest in Sintra, Portugal
Cork oaks are considered to be extremely valuable from the point of view of biodiversity and cultural heritage. Moreover, cork oak forests play a significant role in fighting climate change, absorbing over 14 million tons of carbon per year.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Sintra, Portugal |
| Copyright: | © Liliia Kucher |