Eastern Mediterranean conifer–sclerophyllous–broadleaf forests
| Eastern Mediterranean conifer-sclerophyllous-broadleaf forests | |
|---|---|
Turkish Pines (Pinus brutia) near Kessab, Syria | |
Ecoregion territory (in purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Palearctic |
| Biome | Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub |
| Borders | |
| Geography | |
| Area | 142,284 km2 (54,936 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Critical/endangered |
| Protected | 1,147 km² (1%) |
The Eastern Mediterranean conifer-sclerophyllous-forests, also known as the Eastern Mediterranean conifer-forests, is an ecoregion in the eastern Mediterranean Basin. It covers portions of Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
The ecoregion has a Mediterranean climate, and is part of the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome.