Woodland in Malta

Woodland in Malta

Woodland Buskett has a total area of 47 Hectares.

Woodland It is a small woodland area located inland in the Western / South Western coast of Malta.

Woodland Buskett is the only example of a semi-natural woodland in the Maltese Islands with a variety of endemic and rare species needing protection.

Habitats Buskett is split by a natural valley with well maintained Citrus plantations. One side of the valley slope consists of uncultivated terraced fields and maquis. At the top of the slope, stands the woodland part of the site, dominated by Oak, Carob, Olive and Aleppo pine trees. The deciduous woodland at Buskett is made up mainly of White Poplar, Ash and Elm. There are also a number of Holm Oak, Olive and Carob trees.

The Painted Frog The Painted Frog (Maltese: Iż-Żrinġ) is the only endemic subspecies amphibian found in the Maltese islands. It lives year round in the watercourses at Buskett.

Watercourses