Rocher du Lion granite crags and maquis scrub covered Roccapina valley, southern Corsica, France, Europe

Aftermath of a major forest fire within Corsica's National Park (Parc Naturel Regional de Corse), a year on, with large area of forest and maquis scrub destroyed and first flush of regrowth by grasses and flowers, near Aullene, Corsica, France.

Rocky granitic coastline on a stormy day fringed by coastal maquis scrub, Campomoro Point, near Propriano, Corsica, France.

Oasis WWF Monte Arcosu. The Monte Arcosu - Piscinamanna forest complex is the largest Mediterranean Maquis forest in the entire Mediterranean basin. Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Tree of Laces, Oasis WWF Monte Arcosu. The Monte Arcosu - Piscinamanna forest complex is the largest Mediterranean Maquis forest in the entire Mediterranean basin. Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Oasis WWF Monte Arcosu. The Monte Arcosu - Piscinamanna forest complex is the largest Mediterranean Maquis forest in the entire Mediterranean basin. Sardinia, Italy, Europe