Alpine rivers and their ligneous vegetation with Myricaria germanica
Description (English)
Communities of low shrubby pioneers invading the herbaceous formations of Pal. 24.221 and Pal. 24.222 on gravel deposits rich in fine silt, of mountain and northern boreal streams with an alpine, summer-high, flow regime. Myricaria germanica and Salix spp. are characteristic (Salici-Myricarietum).
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 3230) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 120 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Myricaria germanica
Flowering Plants
Salix daphnoides
Flowering Plants
Salix elaeagnos
Flowering Plants
Salix nigricans
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Myricaria germanica | Flowering Plants | |
| Salix daphnoides | Flowering Plants | |
| Salix elaeagnos | Flowering Plants | |
| Salix nigricans | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 7.2.1.2 | Myricaria germanica-typ | not defined |
