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49.3% (65,000 km2) of Greece’s surface is wooded, of which only 25.4% is occupied by regular forests (coniferous and broadleaf-tree forests). The term “aesthetic forests” designates wooded areas or natural landscapes of special aesthetic, ecological and tourist value, whose flora, fauna and singular natural beauty must be protected.
For the protection, organisation and improvement of aesthetic forests, measures are taken and works are carried out in accordance with the legislation in force for the peripheral (buffer) zones of national parks. Greece numbers 19 aesthetic forests with a total surface of 33,109 hectares.
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Natuur & ecotourisme 
