Ecogeographical distribution of wild olive (Olea sylvestris mill) in the province of Hama


Abstract in English

This research was conducted during the 2009-2010 seasons in order to inventory and locate the spread of wild olive in 17 locations in the province of Hama. GIS and digital maps were used to characterize the sites of wild live distribution geo- graphically, topography and the dominant vegetation. Results showed highly environmental flexibility of Olive wild toward the sea level rise. It was observed prevalence at high 185 m of sea level in Naora Shatha and grading up to 994 m in the western side of Abu Qubeis protected area and more prevalence at the wet and top wet bioatmosphere. Chemical and physical analyses for soils of locations showed dominancy of the mud structure in most locations which reach in some of them to 74% and this help in retaining soil moisture. The vegetation prevalent in locations showed spreading of Oak trees in addition to morphological varieties of wild Olives the sites studied with different forms of degradation in most or all locations.

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