East European swamp alder forests
Description (English)
Mesotrophic and meso-eutrophic Alnus glutinosa swamp woods of subcontinental and continental regions of eastern Europe, from Mazuria and Masovia east to Bashkiria, often rich in Carex elongata, Ribes nigrum, Sphagnum spp., Dryopteris cristata; in the Sarmatic region, they may occupy extensive areas of nutrient-rich swamps, in particular in the Pripyat area.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code T15113 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Ferns
Dryopteris cristata
Flowering Plants
Alnus glutinosa
Flowering Plants
Carex elongata
Flowering Plants
Ribes nigrum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Dryopteris cristata | Ferns | |
| Alnus glutinosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex elongata | Flowering Plants | |
| Ribes nigrum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | G1.4113 | East European swamp alder woods | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.4113 | East European swamp alder woods | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.4113 | East European swamp alder woods | same |
