Peatmoss montane inner Alpine spruce forests

English name: Peatmoss montane inner Alpine spruce forests

Description (English)

Montane inner Alpine Picea abies forests of peaty soils, rich in Sphagnum spp. and with Equisetum sylvaticum, Listera cordata and Dryopteris dilatata.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code G3.1C5
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G3.1C)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Conifers Picea abies
Ferns Dryopteris dilatata
Ferns Equisetum sylvaticum
Flowering Plants Listera cordata
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Picea abies Conifers
Dryopteris dilatata Ferns
Equisetum sylvaticum Ferns
Listera cordata Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 42.225 Peatmoss montane inner Alpine spruce forests source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G3.1C5 Peatmoss montane inner Alpine spruce forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G3.1C5 Peatmoss montane inner Alpine spruce forests same
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