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The park's vegetation has been influenced by human exploitation through centuries of occupation. Obviously the height and geology also determine the type of vegetation. Have cataloged a total of 694 taxa (species, subspecies and hybrids), among which 156 are classified as being of special interest
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The climate is warm oceanic, with high rainfall with a clear decrease in the summer. Most of the park is about 600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level. The annual rainfall is around 1,500 millimetres (59 in). The temperature is mild, with a marine influence, and a range between 7 °C
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Between 1990 and 2006 185 hectares (460 acres) of forest have been planted in different species, including 148 hectares (370 acres) of hardwood, mainly beech, birch and oak, and 37 hectares (91 acres) of conifers, primarily
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The vegetation of
Urkiola Natural Park presents typical features of the Cantabrian-Atlantic provinces of the Euro-Siberian region, with features of the Mediterranean region. The vegetation is:
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Hunting and fishing activities have little relevance within the
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The fauna of
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