Salix alba and Populus alba galleries
Description (English)
Riparian forests of the Mediterranean basin dominated by Salix alba, Salix fragilis or their relatives (Pal. 44.141).
Mediterranean and Central Eurasian multi-layered riverine forests with Populus spp., Ulmus spp., Salix spp., Alnus spp., Acer spp., Tamarix spp., Juglans regia, lianas. Tall poplars, Populus alba, Populus caspica, Populus euphratica (Populus diversifolia), are usually dominant in height; they may be absent or sparse in some associations which are then dominated by species of the genera listed above (Pal. 44.6).
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 92A0) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 1407 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
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.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Juglans regia
Flowering Plants
Populus alba
Flowering Plants
Salix alba
Flowering Plants
Salix fragilis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juglans regia | Flowering Plants | |
| Populus alba | Flowering Plants | |
| Salix alba | Flowering Plants | |
| Salix fragilis | Flowering Plants |
