Central European slow river floodplain forests
Description (English)
Central European riverine and floodplain woods of valleys of lowland, often small, slow and even-flowing rivers, usually dominated by Fraxinus excelsior and/or Alnus glutinosa, sometimes with Picea abies, Quercus robur, Fagus sylvatica, with a rich undergrowth of tall herbs and shrubs. They may extend far into the floodplain, becoming progressively richer in Quercus robur and Carpinion species away from the stream or from low-lying areas.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code T12131 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Picea abies | Conifers | |
Alnus glutinosa | Flowering Plants | |
Fagus sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
Fraxinus excelsior | Flowering Plants | |
Quercus robur | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | G1.2131 | Central European slow river floodplain woods | same |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.2131 | Central European slow river floodplain woods | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.2131 | Central European slow river floodplain woods | same |