Photo: Bolulla Agriculture Picture Province Of Alicante Spain

These covered trees near the town of Bolulla, which look like a patchwork quilt of nature, are fruit trees and an important part of the agriculture industry in the Province of Alicante, Spain.

The covered trees near the town of Bolulla in Alicante, Spain look like Mother Nature's patchwork quilt. There are several reasons why trees are covered either with plastic or light blankets, one being reduction of wind damage. With fruit trees, the covers protects the mature apricots, cherries, peaches etc. from birds or rain, and also can prolong the harvest. In the winter covering the trees can shield them from frost.

In this area of Alicante near the tiny community of Bolulla (with a population of around 355), agriculture is the mainstay industry in fact the town's economy relies solely on agriculture. The town itself which provides services to the farming and agricultural community is relatively isolated and remains untouched by modern development.

Covered trees near the town of Bolulla, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, Europe.