Sub-Euxinian mixed Quercus - Carpinus betulus forests

English name: Sub-Euxinian mixed oak - hornbeam forests

Description (English)

Mixed forests of inner slopes of the Pontic Range generally in conditions of lower humidity and temperature than those of the Euxinian mixed forests of unit G1.A71, rich in species of Quercus and usually accompanied by Carpinus betulus or Carpinus orientalis, sometimes with conifers. Characteristic species include Quercus dshorochensis, Quercus syspirensis, Quercus anatolica, Quercus iberica, Quercus macranthera, Acer cappadocium, Fagus orientalis, Abies bornmuelleriana.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code G1.A72
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.A7)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Carpinus betulus
Flowering Plants Carpinus orientalis
Flowering Plants Fagus orientalis
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Carpinus betulus Flowering Plants
Carpinus orientalis Flowering Plants
Fagus orientalis Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 41.H2 Sub-Euxinian mixed oak-hornbeam forests source
CORINE Land Cover 3.1.1. Broad-leaved forest n/a
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G1.A72 Sub-Euxinian mixed Quercus - Carpinus betulus forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G1.A72 Sub-Euxinian mixed Quercus - Carpinus betulus forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 G1.A72 Sub-Euxinian mixed Quercus - Carpinus betulus forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 G1.A72 Sub-Euxinian mixed Quercus - Carpinus betulus forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 G1.B1D Sub-Euxinian mixed Quercus-Carpinus betulus forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 G1.H2A Sub-Euxinian mixed oak-hornbeam forests same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 41.H2 Sub-Euxinian mixed oak-hornbeam forests same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 41.H2 Sub-Euxinian mixed oak-hornbeam forests same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 41.H2   same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 41.H2   same
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