Caspian Fagus forests
Description (English)
Forests of Fagus orientalis on north slopes of the Elburz Mountains, at the 1400-1800 metre level, under the climatic influence of the Caspian Sea, with cool temperatures and moderate annual precipitation, typically with abundant snowfall; the beech is either accompanied by Acer insigne, Alnus subcordata, Carpinus betulus, Quercus castaneifolia, Sorbus torminalis, Taxus baccata, Ulmus glabra, or growing in pure formations, the presence of other tree species diminishing towards the upper altitudinal levels; a luxurient understorey includes Ilex hyrcanica, Daphne pontica, Vaccinium arctostaphylos.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code G1.6I |
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Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.6) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Taxus baccata | Conifers | |
Carpinus betulus | Flowering Plants | |
Daphne pontica | Flowering Plants | |
Fagus orientalis | Flowering Plants | |
Sorbus torminalis | Flowering Plants | |
Ulmus glabra | Flowering Plants | |
Vaccinium arctostaphylos | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.1I | Caspian beech forests | source |
CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.1. | Broad-leaved forest | n/a |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.6I | Caspian Fagus forests | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.6I | Caspian Fagus forests | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1.6I | Caspian Fagus forests | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G1.6I | Caspian Fagus forests | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1.6I | Caspian Fagus forests | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G1.7I | Caspian beech forests | same |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 41.1I | Caspian beech forests | same |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 41.1I | Caspian beech forests | same |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 41.1I | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 41.1I | same |