A semi-natural dry grassland that is encroaching

A small area (120 m²) of the dry grassland is classified as “Semi-Natural Dry Grassland with Shrub Encroachment on Limestone”, a Habitat of Community Interest. It is mainly dominated by grasses, most commonly species of Festuca and Bromus, accompanied by a few orchids and rockroses. The steep slope limits shrub encroachment, but the northern edge (top of the slope) is gradually closing in with shrub formations, particularly blackthorn and wild rose, along with field elms that need to be preserved.

The Management Plan aims to expand this rare habitat on the northern part of the site, while maintaining some shrubby areas that are favorable for nesting and feeding of Mediterranean bird species, notably the Woodlark (Lullula arborea).