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Site description (2000 baseline)
Laurel Laurus forest in the north-east of Tenerife, ranging from degraded and exploited areas to areas with a well-developed tree canopy (the forest in Pijaral is one of the best conserved in the Canary Islands). The cutting of branches for use in tomato/banana cultivation is an important human activity.

Key biodiversity
The site is important for both endemic Columba species as well as for other forest passerines.

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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: San Andrés, Pijaral and Anaga mountains (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/san-andrés-pijaral-and-anaga-mountains-iba-spain on 22/11/2024.