Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum
Description (English)
Pinus uncinata forests of the western outer Alps, the Jura and Pyrenean north facing slopes (ubacs), developed on siliceous or decalcified soils of the subalpine level with a predominately ericaceous undergrowh comprising Rhododendron ferrugineum (dominant), Vaccinium myrtillus, Vaccinium uliginosum, Calluna vulgaris, Homogyne alpina, Deschampsia flexuosa, Lycopodium annotinum.
Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code G3.31 |
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Bern Convention | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
Legal text | Annex | Name in legal text | Code in legal text |
Habitat type relationship |
More information |
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Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora - consolidated version 01/01/2007 | Annex I: natural habitat types of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation | Subalpine and montane Pinus uncinata forests (if on gypsum or limestone) | 9430 | Narrower | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
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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Pinus uncinata | Conifers | |
Lycopodium annotinum | Ferns | |
Calluna vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
Deschampsia flexuosa | Flowering Plants | |
Homogyne alpina | Flowering Plants | |
Rhododendron ferrugineum | Flowering Plants | |
Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants | |
Vaccinium uliginosum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.41 | Rusty alpenrose mountain pine forests | source |
CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.2. | Coniferous forest | n/a |
BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment | 01 | Subalpine conifer vegetation in nemoral zone | wider |
Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 6.6.5 | Pinède de montagne | wider |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.31 | Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.31 | Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G3.31 | Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G3.31 | Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G3.31 | Rusty alpenrose Pinus uncinata forests | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G3.41 | Rusty alpenrose mountain pine forests | same |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 42.41 | Rusty alpenrose mountain pine forests | same |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 42.41 | Rusty alpenrose mountain pine forests | same |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 42.41 | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 42.41 | same | |
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 42.41 | same | |
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 42.41 | same |