Oro-Moesian acidophilous grasslands
Description (English)
Alpine and sub-alpine grasslands developed over crystalline rocks and other lime-deficient substrates or on decalcified soils at 1600 – 2900 m above sea level on high mountains of the Central Balkan Peninsula, including the Balkan Range, Rila, Pirin, Slavyanka, the Central Rhodopes, Ossogovska Planina, Belassitza. The communities are dominated by grasses such as Festuca paniculata, Bellardiochloa violacea, Festuca airoides, Calamagrostis arundinacea, Festuca nigrescens, and Agrostis capillaris. The Balkan endemics Festuca balcanica, F. riloensis, F. valida, Sesleria comosa and Carex bulgarica also occur in these communities.
Sub-types:
36.391 Oro-Moesian Festuca paniculata grasslands
36.3921 Oro-Moesian Festuca valida grasslands
36.3922 Balkan Festuca balcanica grasslands
36.393 Oro-Moesian Poa violacea grasslands
36.3941 Oro-Moesian criiked sedge grasslands
36.39421 Rhodopide Festuca riloensis grasslands
36.3943 Oro-Moesian Festuca airoides grasslands
36.3944 Oro-Moesian Sesleria comosa grasslands
36.3945 Oro-Moesian Agrostis rupestris grasslands
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 62D0) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 16 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
Agrostis capillaris
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Calamagrostis arundinacea
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Festuca airoides
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Festuca balcanica
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Festuca nigrescens
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Festuca paniculata
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Festuca riloensis
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Festuca valida
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Gentiana lutea
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Gentiana punctata
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Lilium jankae
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Primula deorum
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Sesleria comosa
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Agrostis capillaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Calamagrostis arundinacea | Flowering Plants | |
| Festuca airoides | Flowering Plants | |
| Festuca balcanica | Flowering Plants | |
| Festuca nigrescens | Flowering Plants | |
| Festuca paniculata | Flowering Plants | |
| Festuca riloensis | Flowering Plants | |
| Festuca valida | Flowering Plants | |
| Gentiana lutea | Flowering Plants | |
| Gentiana punctata | Flowering Plants | |
| Lilium jankae | Flowering Plants | |
| Primula deorum | Flowering Plants | |
| Sesleria comosa | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
| Sitecode | Country | Site name | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BG0000113 | Bulgaria | Vitosha | Map |
| BG0000167 | Bulgaria | Belasitsa | Map |
| BG0000209 | Bulgaria | Pirin | Map |
| BG0000366 | Bulgaria | Kresna - Ilindentsi | Map |
| BG0000372 | Bulgaria | Tsigansko gradishte | Map |
| BG0000494 | Bulgaria | Tsentralen Balkan | Map |
| BG0000495 | Bulgaria | Rila | Map |
| BG0000496 | Bulgaria | Rilski manastir | Map |
| BG0001011 | Bulgaria | Osogovska planina | Map |
| BG0001028 | Bulgaria | Sreden Pirin - Alibotush | Map |
| BG0001030 | Bulgaria | Rodopi - Zapadni | Map |
| BG0001032 | Bulgaria | Rodopi - Iztochni | Map |
| BG0001040 | Bulgaria | Zapadna Stara planina i Predbalkan | Map |
| BG0001389 | Bulgaria | Sredna gora | Map |
| BG0001493 | Bulgaria | Tsentralen Balkan - bufer | Map |
| GR1150005 | Greece | GR1150005 KORYFES OROUS PANGAIO – PIGAIA NERA KEFALARIOU FILIPPON- SPILAIO ARKOUDOSPILIA | Map |
