Boreal Alnus incana forests
Description (English)
Non-riparian, non-marshy formations of the boreal zone of the Palaearctic region dominated by Alnus incana, appearing, in particular, as first recolonisation stage on rich damp soils of central and northern Fennoscandia. They are related to the alder woods of unit T1123 and have a similar composition.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code T1222 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Alnus incana
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Alnus incana | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | G1.B32 | Boreal Alnus incana woods | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.B32 | Boreal Alnus incana woods | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.B32 | Boreal Alnus incana woods | same |
