Broadleaved deciduous woodland
English name:
Broadleaved deciduous woodland
Description (English)
Woodland, forest and plantations dominated by summer-green non-coniferous trees that lose their leaves in winter. Includes woodland with mixed evergreen and deciduous broadleaved trees, provided that the deciduous cover exceeds that of evergreens. Excludes mixed forests (G4) where the proportion of conifers exceeds 25%.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41 | Broad-leaved deciduous forests | narrower |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 44 | Temperate riverine and swamp forests and brush | overlap |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.1. | Broad-leaved forest | n/a |
| CORINE Land Cover | 2.2.2. | Fruit trees and berry plantations | n/a |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | A11 | Woodland: broadleaved | wider |
| Biodiversity Broad Habitat Classification (UK) | 1 | Broadleaved, mixed and yew woodland | overlap |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 5.3.5 | Stade arbustif préforestier | narrower |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 6.3 | Autres forêts de feuillus | narrower |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 6.2 | Hêtraies | narrower |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 6.1 | Forêts inondables | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G1 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1 | Broadleaved deciduous and mixed woodland | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G1 | Broadleaved deciduous and mixed woodland | same |
