Western Larix, mountain pine and Pinus cembra forests
English name:
Western larch, mountain pine and Arolla forests
Description (English)
Subalpine Larix decidua, Larix decidua-Pinus cembra, Larix decidua-mountain pine, Pinus cembra and Pinus cembra-mountain pine forests of the western, and mostly southwestern Alps, in regions where Pinus uncinata usually associates with Larix decidua and/or Pinus cembra. Characteristically xeric, open formations, they are best characterized by their understorey.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.23 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Larix decidua
Conifers
Pinus cembra
Conifers
Pinus uncinata
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Larix decidua | Conifers | |
| Pinus cembra | Conifers | |
| Pinus uncinata | Conifers |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.33 | Western larch, mountain pine 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 | G3.23 | Western Larix, mountain pine and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.23 | Western Larix, mountain pine and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G3.23 | Western Larix, mountain pine and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G3.23 | Western Larix, mountain pine and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G3.23 | Western Larix, mountain pine and Pinus cembra forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G3.33 | Western larch, mountain pine and arolla forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 42.33 | Western larch, mountain pine and arolla forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 42.33 | Western larch, mountain pine and arolla forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 42.33 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 42.33 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 42.33 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 42.33 | same |
