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Habitat Annex I Directive hierarchical view > SCLEROPHYLLOUS SCRUB (MATORRAL) > Thermo-Mediterranean and pre-steppe brush > Laurus nobilis thickets

Laurus nobilis thickets

Description (English)

Lower facies of Laurus nobilis thickets described under 32.18 code (5230) in the Annex I, generally of humid or fresh stations.

Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)

Quick facts

EU Habitats Directive	Annex I habitat type (code 5310)
Habitat type	Not priority
Natura 2000 sites	15 are designated for this habitat type

Distribution

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Conservation status

EU conservation status

Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.

Good: A habitat is in a situation where it is prospering and with good prospects to do so in the future as well

Poor: A habitat is in a situation where a change in management or policy is required to return the habitat to favourable status but there is no danger of disappearance in the foreseeable future

Bad: A habitat is in serious danger of disappearing (at least regionally)

Unknown: The information available for the habitat type is scarce and does not allow a proper assessment of its conservation status

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Conservation status 2013-2018 - experts web viewer

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Laurus nobilis

Species scientific name	English common name	Species group
Laurus nobilis		Flowering Plants

Natura 2000 sites

Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites

Sitecode	Country	Site name	Action
FR9301569	France	Vallons obscurs de Nice et de Saint Blaise	Map
FR9301571	France	Rivière et gorges du Loup	Map
FR9301574	France	Gorges de la Siagne	Map
FR9301610	France	Cap Sicie - Six Fours	Map
FR9301622	France	La plaine et le massif des Maures	Map
FR9301624	France	Corniche Varoise	Map
FR9301628	France	Esterel	Map
GR4340006	Greece	LIMNI AGIAS – PLATANIAS – REMA KAI EKVOLI KERITI – KOILADA FASA	Map
GR4340010	Greece	DRAPANO (VOREIOANATOLIKES AKTES) – PARALIA GEORGIOUPOLIS – LIMNI KOURNA - SPILAIO PSIMAKI	Map
IT5210008	Italy	Valle del Rio Freddo (Monte Cucco)	Map
IT5210074	Italy	Poggio Pantano (Scheggia)	Map
IT5320001	Italy	Monte lo Spicchio - Monte Columeo - Valle di S. Pietro	Map
IT5320003	Italy	Gola di Frasassi	Map
IT5320011	Italy	Monte Puro - Rogedano - Valleremita	Map
IT6030019	Italy	Macchiatonda	Map

Protected sites

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Legal status

Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements

Legal text	Annex	More information
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 (EU Habitats Directive)	Annex I: natural habitat types of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation	http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm

Relation to habitat classifications

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Other resources

Natura2000 mapviewer

Habitats Directive Art. 17-2006 summary

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