Crimean Fagus forests
Description (English)
Beech forests of the northern slopes of the southernmost mountain range of the Crimean Peninsula at altitudes between 600 m and 1100 m, on Jurassic substrates, under a climate regime of cool temperatures and moderate precipitation; the beeches are in almost pure stands or occasionally mixed with Carpinus betulus, Fraxinus excelsior, Tilia cordata, Ulmus glabra, with a poorly developed understorey that may include Euonymus latifolius, Taxus baccata.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.6G |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.6) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Taxus baccata | Conifers | |
| Carpinus betulus | Flowering Plants | |
| Euonymus latifolius | Flowering Plants | |
| Fraxinus excelsior | Flowering Plants | |
| Tilia cordata | Flowering Plants | |
| Ulmus glabra | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.1G | Crimean beech forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.1. | Broad-leaved forest | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G1.7G | Crimean beech forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 41.1G | Crimean beech forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 41.1G | Crimean beech forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 41.1G | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 41.1G | same |