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> West Central Europe > France Mediterranean cork oak forests
host a rich diversity of wildlife, including Iberian lynx,
imperial eagle and Barbary Deer. They are also a vital source of
income for many people who sustainably harvest the trees for
wine corks. But as demand for cork products fall in favour of
alternative wine stoppers, cork oak forests may be abandoned and
precious habitats could be lost. WWF is working with local
communities throughout the region to protect and restore these
unique forests. This involves promoting products from
sustainably managed cork oak forests and publicizing, especially
within the wine industry, the environmental and econ