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Habitat Annex I Directive hierarchical view > RAISED BOGS AND MIRES AND FENS > Calcareous fens > Alpine pioneer formations of the Caricion bicoloris-atrofuscae

Alpine pioneer formations of the Caricion bicoloris-atrofuscae

Description (English)

Alpine, peri-Alpine and northern British communities colonising neutral to slightly acid gravelly, sandy, stony, sometimes somewhat argilous or peaty substrates soaked by cold water, in moraines and on edges of springs, rivulets, glacial torrents of the alpine or subalpine levels, or on alluvial sands of pure, cold, slow-flowing rivers and calm backwaters. Permanent or continued soil frost over a long period is essential for the existence of this habitat type. Low vegetation composed principally of species of Carex and Juncus (Caricion bicoloris-atrofuscae).

Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)

Quick facts

EU Habitats Directive Annex I habitat type (code 7240)
Habitat type Priority
Natura 2000 sites 114 are designated for this habitat type

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Conservation status

EU conservation status

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Bad: A habitat is in serious danger of disappearing (at least regionally)
Unknown: The information available for the habitat type is scarce and does not allow a proper assessment of its conservation status
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Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Carex atrofusca
Flowering Plants Carex bicolor
Flowering Plants Carex maritima
Flowering Plants Carex microglochin
Flowering Plants Carex vaginata
Flowering Plants Juncus alpinoarticulatus
Flowering Plants Juncus arcticus
Flowering Plants Juncus castaneus
Flowering Plants Juncus triglumis
Flowering Plants Kobresia simpliciuscula
Flowering Plants Tofieldia pusilla
Flowering Plants Typha lugdunensis
Flowering Plants Typha minima
Flowering Plants Typha shuttleworthii
Invertebrates Vertigo genesii
Invertebrates Vertigo geyeri
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Carex atrofusca Flowering Plants
Carex bicolor Flowering Plants
Carex maritima Flowering Plants
Carex microglochin Flowering Plants
Carex vaginata Flowering Plants
Juncus alpinoarticulatus Flowering Plants
Juncus arcticus Flowering Plants
Juncus castaneus Flowering Plants
Juncus triglumis Flowering Plants
Kobresia simpliciuscula Flowering Plants
Tofieldia pusilla Flowering Plants
Typha lugdunensis Flowering Plants
Typha minima Flowering Plants
Typha shuttleworthii Flowering Plants
Vertigo genesii Invertebrates
Vertigo geyeri Invertebrates

Natura 2000 sites

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Protected sites

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Relation to habitat classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 3.4.2.2 Carex atrofusca-Drepanocladus revolvens-typ not defined
Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 3.4.2.3 Carex saxatilis-Drepanocladus revolvens-typ not defined
German Federal List of Biotopes 6402 Alpine Schwemmböden mit niedriger Vegetation not defined

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