Alpine Larix decidua and/or Pinus cembra forests
Description (English)
Forests of the subalpine and sometimes montane levels, dominated by Larix decidua or Pinus cembra; the two species may form either pure or mixed stands, and may be associated with Picea abies or Pinus uncinata.
Subtypes:
Pal. 42.31 Eastern Alpine siliceous larch and arolla forests. Larici-Cembretum.
Subalpine Larix decidua, Pinus cembra, or Larix decidua-Pinus cembra forests of the eastern and central Alps, mostly of the inner ranges, usually on siliceous substrates, with an often species-poor undergrowth comprising Vaccinium myrtillus, Rhododendron ferrugineum, Calamagrostis villosa, Luzula albida.
Pal. 42.32 Eastern Alpine calcicolous larch and arolla forests. Laricetum, Larici-Cembretum Rhododendretosum hirsuti.
Subalpine and montane Larix decidua, Larix decidua - Picea abies, Pinus cembra or Larix decidua-Pinus cembra forests of the eastern and central Alps, mostly of the outer ranges, on calcareous substrates, with a usually species-rich undergrowth including Erica herbacea, Polygala chamaebuxus, Rhododendron hirsutum or Pinus mugo.
Pal. 42.35 - Carpathian larch and arolla forests
Uncommon Larix decidua or Pinus cembra formations of the Carpathians, each occurring as a single dominant, together as codominants, or mixed with Picea abies.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 9420) |
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Habitat type | Not priority |
Natura 2000 sites | 287 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
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Species mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Larix decidua | Conifers | |
Picea abies | Conifers | |
Pinus cembra | Conifers | |
Pinus mugo | Conifers | |
Pinus uncinata | Conifers | |
Erica herbacea | Flowering Plants | |
Polygala chamaebuxus | Flowering Plants | |
Rhododendron ferrugineum | Flowering Plants | |
Rhododendron hirsutum | Flowering Plants | |
Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants |