Firhmin forest, Socotra

With more than 30 000 dragon blood trees, Firhmin forest is the largest and densest group of dragon blood trees on Socotra. There is an estimated total of around 80 000 dragon blood trees on Socotra, which might seem a lot, but the regeneration has been non-existent for a very long time. Firhmin forest is but a retirement home for oldies! The oldest of them are estimated to be around 700 years!

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Last updated on 12 September 2023