Which trees grow in the lower and middle elevations of the Pyrenees?

The vegetation in the lower and middle elevations of the Pyrenees is largely determined by the influence of the Atlantic and Mediterranean climates.1

• Oceanic Influence: In areas influenced by the Atlantic, the forests of the lower and medium-height mountains are dominated by broad-leaved deciduous trees. Beeches are particularly characteristic of these regions and can be found at elevations as high as 5,850 feet.1
• Mediterranean Influence: In regions where Mediterranean influence is dominant, the forests consist primarily of evergreen broad-leaved trees, which are better adapted to drought conditions.1
• Continental Influence: In the higher, colder, and drier parts of the medium and higher levels of the southern slopes, particularly in the Central Pyrenees, drought-resistant mountain pines often replace deciduous species.1

Additionally, in areas where traditional agricultural practices have declined, the landscape has seen an increase in plantings of various resinous trees.2