The range contains the Arboretum La Alfaguara, formerly a tree nursery that supplied mainly coniferous plants for the reforestation of the entire Sierra de Huétor.

The original vegetation of the range was largely destroyed by over-exploitation for forestry and livestock raising, and by wildfires.

There are also cedars and firs, mixed with native trees such as oak or gall.

Wildlife includes wild boar and abundant herds of goats, which can be seen at surprisingly close range.

[2] The mountain is also home to other animal species such as badgers and weasels, as well as bobcat, marten and genet.