Eastern Alpine calcicolous Larix and Pinus cembra forests
English name:
Eastern Alpine calcicolous larch and Arolla forests
Description (English)
Subalpine and montane Larix decidua, Larix decidua-Picea abies, Pinus cembra or Larix decidua-Pinus cembra forests of the eastern and central Alps, mostly of the outer ranges, on calcareous substrates, with a usually species-rich undergrowth including Erica herbacea, Polygala chamaebuxus, Rhododendron hirsutum or Pinus mugo.
Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.22 |
|---|---|
| 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
Conifers
Larix decidua
Conifers
Picea abies
Conifers
Pinus cembra
Conifers
Pinus mugo
Flowering Plants
Erica herbacea
Flowering Plants
Polygala chamaebuxus
Flowering Plants
Rhododendron hirsutum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Larix decidua | Conifers | |
| Picea abies | Conifers | |
| Pinus cembra | Conifers | |
| Pinus mugo | Conifers | |
| Erica herbacea | Flowering Plants | |
| Polygala chamaebuxus | Flowering Plants | |
| Rhododendron hirsutum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.32 | Eastern Alpine calcicolous 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 | G3.22 | Eastern Alpine calcicolous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.22 | Eastern Alpine calcicolous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G3.22 | Eastern Alpine calcicolous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G3.22 | Eastern Alpine calcicolous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G3.22 | Eastern Alpine calcicolous Larix and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G3.32 | Eastern Alpine calcicolous larch and arolla forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 42.32 | Eastern Alpine calcicolous larch and arolla forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 42.32 | Eastern Alpine calcicolous larch and arolla forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 42.32 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 42.32 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 42.32 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 42.32 | same |
