Rhodopide and Balkan Range Scots pine forests
Description (English)
Forests dominated by Pinus sylvestris mainly on the southern slopes of the mountains of Rhodope, Rila, Pirin, Ossogovo and Balkan Range (North Central and Northeast Greek mountains to Pieria), on both relatively dry siliceous and calcareous soils.
Pinus sylvestris communities are usually monodominant but accompaning species can include Pinus nigra ssp. palassiana, Picea abies, Fagus sylvatica and Betula pendula. Shrubs and small shrubs are represented by Juniperus communis, Chamaecytisus absinthioides, Vaccinium vitis-idaea and Vaccinium myrtillus.
In the herb layer characteristic species include Calamagrostis arundinacea, Brachypodium pinnatum, Sesleria latifolia, Luzula sylvatica and Pteridium aquilinum.
Sub-types:
42.5C2 Rhodopide Scots pine forests
42.5C3 Balkan Range Scots pine forests
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 91CA) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 30 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
Conifers
Juniperus communis
Conifers
Picea abies
Conifers
Pinus sylvestris
Ferns
Pteridium aquilinum
Flowering Plants
Betula pendula
Flowering Plants
Brachypodium pinnatum
Flowering Plants
Calamagrostis arundinacea
Flowering Plants
Fagus sylvatica
Flowering Plants
Luzula sylvatica
Flowering Plants
Sesleria latifolia
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium myrtillus
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus communis | Conifers | |
| Picea abies | Conifers | |
| Pinus sylvestris | Conifers | |
| Pteridium aquilinum | Ferns | |
| Betula pendula | Flowering Plants | |
| Brachypodium pinnatum | Flowering Plants | |
| Calamagrostis arundinacea | Flowering Plants | |
| Fagus sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
| Luzula sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
| Sesleria latifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
| Sitecode | Country | Site name | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BG0000166 | Bulgaria | Vrachanski Balkan | Map |
| BG0000209 | Bulgaria | Pirin | Map |
| BG0000294 | Bulgaria | Karshalevo | 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 |
| BG0000626 | Bulgaria | Krushe | Map |
| BG0001011 | Bulgaria | Osogovska planina | Map |
| BG0001013 | Bulgaria | Skrino | Map |
| BG0001021 | Bulgaria | Reka Mesta | Map |
| BG0001022 | Bulgaria | Oranovski prolom - Leshko | Map |
| BG0001028 | Bulgaria | Sreden Pirin - Alibotush | Map |
| BG0001030 | Bulgaria | Rodopi - Zapadni | Map |
| BG0001031 | Bulgaria | Rodopi - Sredni | Map |
| BG0001040 | Bulgaria | Zapadna Stara planina i Predbalkan | Map |
| BG0001042 | Bulgaria | Iskarski prolom - Rzhana | Map |
| BG0001307 | Bulgaria | Plana | Map |
| BG0001386 | Bulgaria | Yadenitsa | Map |
| BG0001493 | Bulgaria | Tsentralen Balkan - bufer | Map |
| GR1120003 | Greece | OROS CHAINTOU - KOULA KAI GYRO KORYFES | Map |
| GR1140001 | Greece | DASOS FRAKTOU | Map |
| GR1140002 | Greece | RODOPI (SIMYDA) | Map |
| GR1140003 | Greece | PERIOCHI ELATIA, PYRAMIS KOUTRA | Map |
| GR1210001 | Greece | OROS VERMIO | Map |
| GR1240001 | Greece | KORYFES OROUS VORA | Map |
| GR1250002 | Greece | PIERIA ORI | Map |
| GR1260005 | Greece | KORYFES OROUS ORVILOS | Map |
| GR1260007 | Greece | ORI VRONTOUS - LAILIAS – ERIMIKES SPILAIA ZESTA NERA KAI KATARRAKTON | Map |
