Eastern Alpine siliceous Larix and Pinus cembra forests
English name:
Eastern Alpine siliceous larch and Arolla forests
Description (English)
Subalpine Larix decidua, Pinus cembra, or Larix decidua-Pinus cembra forests of the eastern and central Alps, mostly of the inner ranges, usually on siliceous substrates, with an often species-poor undergrowth comprising Vaccinium myrtillus, Rhododendron ferrugineum, Calamagrostis villosa, Luzula albida.
Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.21 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
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 | Alpine Larix decidua and/or Pinus cembra forests | 9420 | 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
Calamagrostis villosa
Conifers
Larix decidua
Flowering Plants
Luzula albida
Conifers
Pinus cembra
Flowering Plants
Rhododendron ferrugineum
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium myrtillus
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Calamagrostis villosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Larix decidua | Conifers | |
| Luzula albida | Flowering Plants | |
| Pinus cembra | Conifers | |
| Rhododendron ferrugineum | Flowering Plants | |
| Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.31 | Eastern Alpine siliceous larch and arolla forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.2. | Coniferous forest | n/a |
| BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment | 01 | Subalpine conifer vegetation in nemoral zone | wider |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 6.6.3 | Forêt de mélèzes et d'aroles | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.21 | Eastern Alpine siliceous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.21 | Eastern Alpine siliceous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G3.21 | Eastern Alpine siliceous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G3.21 | Eastern Alpine siliceous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G3.21 | Eastern Alpine siliceous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G3.31 | Eastern Alpine siliceous larch and arolla forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 42.31 | Eastern Alpine siliceous larch and arolla forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 42.31 | Eastern Alpine siliceous larch and arolla forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 42.31 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 42.31 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 42.31 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 42.31 | same |
