Symbiosis: biodiversity and the olive grove benefiting from each other.
The olive grove has never been a monoculture as it tends to become today. Since ancient times olives have grown alongside many different plant species, either wild or cultivated.
As part of our work, we explore local plants that can grow next to traditional olive groves, so they all benefit. Chamomile, thyme, and oregano can supplement olive products, and producers can earn extra income from biodiversity-enhancing plants.
The symbiosis of biodiversity and the olive grove is a key element of the Themelion Project.
