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Boreo-alpine calcicline snow-patch [Salix polaris] scrub

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English name Boreo-alpine calcicline snow-patch dwarf willow scrub Open code browser    Diagram icon

EUNIS habitat type code   F2.12 Level   4
Edition   EUNIS Habitat Classification 2012 - a revision of the habitat classification descriptions.

Description ( English )

Calciphile or calcicline snow-patch and snowbed communities of the boreal and arcto-alpine mountains, dominated by dwarf willows. Typical species: [Salix reticulata], [Salix retusa], [Salix polaris], [Salix kitaibeliana], [Poa alpina], [Selaginella selaginoides] and [Polygonum viviparum].

Source

ILE SAS [edited ETC/BD] (2001)

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Relationships with other classifications

Classification Code Title Relation type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F2.12 Boreo-alpine calcicline snow-patch [Salix polaris] scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F2.12 Boreo-alpine calcicline snow-patch [Salix polaris] scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 F2.12 Boreo-alpine calcicline snow-patch [Salix polaris] scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 F2.12 Boreo-alpine calcicline snow-patch [Salix polaris] scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 F3.12 Boreo-Alpic calcicline snow-patch [Salix polaris] scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 F3.12 Boreo-Alpic calcicline snow patch dwarf willow scrub same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 36.122 Boreo-Alpic calcicolous espalier willow snowbed communities narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 36.1231 Polar willow snowbed communities narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 36.122 Boreo-Alpic calcicolous espalier willow snowbed communities same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 36.1231 Polar willow snowbed communities same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 36.122 Boreo-Alpic calcicolous espalier willow snowbed communities (36.122) and Polar willow snowbed communities (36.1231) same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 36.1231 Boreo-Alpic calcicolous espalier willow snowbed communities (36.122) and Polar willow snowbed communities (36.1231) same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 36.122   same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 36.1231   same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 36.122   same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 36.1231   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 36.122   same
CORINE Land Cover 3.3.3. Sparsely vegetated areas n/a
Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 1.2.2.2 Net-leaved Willow - Alpine Meadow grass type n/a
Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 1.3.2.1 Polar Willow type n/a
Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 4.4.1 Combe à neige calcaire narrower
  F Heathland, scrub and tundra Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Ancestor
  F2 Arctic, alpine and subalpine scrub Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Ancestor
  F2.1 Subarctic and alpine dwarf willow scrub    Parent
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