Subalpine and montane Pinus uncinata forests (* if on gypsum or limestone)
Description (English)
Only considered a priority habitat if on gypsum or limestone. Mountain pine forests (Pinus uncinata), usually open and with a very developed shrubby understory, of the subalpine and montane levels; on limestone, gypsum or siliceous substrate in a cool or thermophile situation depending on the region. Sometimes mixed with Pinus sylvestris, more rarely with Larix spp.-Pinus cembra.
Two major types: Pal. 42.41 - mountain pine forests of the western outer Alps, the Jura and Pyrenean ubacs, developed on siliceous or decalcified soils of the subalpine level with a predominately ericaceous undergrowth comprising Rhododendron ferrugineum (Rhododendro-Vaccinion p.); Pal. 42.42 - xerocline mountain pine forests of the inner Alps, of the western outer Alps and the Jura, and of Pyrenean adrets, accompanied by a shrubby undergrowth in which Rhododendron ferrugineum is absent or rare (Junipero-Pinion p., Erico-Pinion p.)
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 9430) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 159 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
Conifers
Juniperus nana
Conifers
Pinus cembra
Conifers
Pinus sylvestris
Conifers
Pinus uncinata
Ferns
Huperzia selago
Ferns
Lycopodium annotinum
Flowering Plants
Arctostaphylos alpinus
Flowering Plants
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Flowering Plants
Astrantia minor
Flowering Plants
Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants
Coronilla vaginalis
Flowering Plants
Cotoneaster integerrimus
Flowering Plants
Crepis alpestris
Flowering Plants
Daphne striata
Flowering Plants
Deschampsia flexuosa
Flowering Plants
Dryas octopetala
Flowering Plants
Erica herbacea
Flowering Plants
Polygala chamaebuxus
Flowering Plants
Rhamnus saxatilis
Flowering Plants
Rhododendron ferrugineum
Flowering Plants
Rhododendron hirsutum
Flowering Plants
Thesium rostratum
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium myrtillus
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium uliginosum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus nana | Conifers | |
| Pinus cembra | Conifers | |
| Pinus sylvestris | Conifers | |
| Pinus uncinata | Conifers | |
| Huperzia selago | Ferns | |
| Lycopodium annotinum | Ferns | |
| Arctostaphylos alpinus | Flowering Plants | |
| Arctostaphylos uva-ursi | Flowering Plants | |
| Astrantia minor | Flowering Plants | |
| Calluna vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Coronilla vaginalis | Flowering Plants | |
| Cotoneaster integerrimus | Flowering Plants | |
| Crepis alpestris | Flowering Plants | |
| Daphne striata | Flowering Plants | |
| Deschampsia flexuosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Dryas octopetala | Flowering Plants | |
| Erica herbacea | Flowering Plants | |
| Polygala chamaebuxus | Flowering Plants | |
| Rhamnus saxatilis | Flowering Plants | |
| Rhododendron ferrugineum | Flowering Plants | |
| Rhododendron hirsutum | Flowering Plants | |
| Thesium rostratum | Flowering Plants | |
| Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants | |
| Vaccinium uliginosum | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Federal List of Biotopes | 7002 | Schneeheide-Kiefernwald | not defined |
