Hercynian slope forests
English name:
Hercynian slope forests
Description (English)
Mixed forests of colluvions and screes of humid, shady river valley slopes of the Hercynian ranges and the Western Carpathians, transitional between ravine forests and Carpinion betuli communities, formed by Quercus robur, Quercus petraea, Fagus sylvatica, Ulmus glabra, Acer pseudoplatanus, Acer platanoides, Tilia platyphyllos, Fraxinus excelsior, Carpinus betulus, Alnus glutinosa.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.A42 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.A4) |
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
| Legal text | Annex | Name in legal text | Code in legal text |
Habitat type relationship |
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 | Annex I: natural habitat types of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation | Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines | 9180 | Narrower | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Acer platanoides
Flowering Plants
Acer pseudoplatanus
Flowering Plants
Alnus glutinosa
Flowering Plants
Carpinus betulus
Flowering Plants
Fagus sylvatica
Flowering Plants
Fraxinus excelsior
Flowering Plants
Quercus petraea
Flowering Plants
Quercus robur
Flowering Plants
Tilia platyphyllos
Flowering Plants
Ulmus glabra
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Acer platanoides | Flowering Plants | |
| Acer pseudoplatanus | Flowering Plants | |
| Alnus glutinosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Carpinus betulus | Flowering Plants | |
| Fagus sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
| Fraxinus excelsior | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus petraea | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus robur | Flowering Plants | |
| Tilia platyphyllos | Flowering Plants | |
| Ulmus glabra | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.42 | Hercynian slope forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.1. | Broad-leaved forest | n/a |
| Biotopes of the Czech Republic 2001 | L4 | SUŤOVÉ LESY (Ravine forests) | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.A42 | Hercynian slope forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.A42 | Hercynian slope forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1.A42 | Hercynian slope forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G1.A42 | Hercynian slope forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1.B32 | Hercynian slope forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G1.H12 | Hercynian slope forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 41.42 | Hercynian slope forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 41.42 | Hercynian slope forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 41.42 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 41.42 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 41.42 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 41.42 | same |
