Fagus forest on non-acid soils
Description (English)
Forest dominated by beech (Fagus sylvatica and Fagus orientalis) on base-rich to neutral, mesotrophic to eutrophic, mineral soils. It occurs through the Atlantic and continental areas of Europe and, at higher altitudes, in the submediterranean zone. Associated trees, including evergreen conifers like fir (Abies alba) and spruce (Picea abies) which figures at the altitudinal limit, are always subordinate in cover and usually in height, though broadleaved associates are more extensive and diverse on richer soils and, like the usually sparse shrub layer, show regional climate-related variation. The field layer can be species-rich.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code T17 |
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Relation to | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableIndicator species
Diagnostic species occur concentrated in the habitat in question, but are absent or rare in other habitats. They are good positive indicators of the habitat, but they do not need to occur in every location of the habitat.
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Fagus sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
Galium odoratum | Flowering Plants | |
Viola reichenbachiana | Flowering Plants | |
Cardamine bulbifera | Flowering Plants | |
Mercurialis perennis | Flowering Plants | |
Acer pseudoplatanus | Flowering Plants | |
Carex sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
Dryopteris filix-mas | Ferns |
Constant species occur frequently in the habitat, but they may include generalist species that are also frequent in other habitats.
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Fagus sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
Galium odoratum | Flowering Plants | |
Acer pseudoplatanus | Flowering Plants | |
Viola reichenbachiana | Flowering Plants | |
Oxalis acetosella | Flowering Plants | |
Dryopteris filix-mas | Ferns | |
Hedera helix | Flowering Plants | |
Fraxinus excelsior | Flowering Plants | |
Mercurialis perennis | Flowering Plants | |
Rubus fruticosus | Flowering Plants | |
Lactuca muralis | Flowering Plants | |
Athyrium filix-femina | Ferns | |
Corylus avellana | Flowering Plants | |
Carex sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
Picea abies | Conifers | |
Anemone nemorosa | Flowering Plants | |
Abies alba | Conifers | |
Poa nemoralis | Flowering Plants | |
Euphorbia amygdaloides | Flowering Plants |
Dominant species are those that often reach high cover in the habitat, thus determining the habitat physiognomy.
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Fagus sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
Hedera helix | Flowering Plants | |
Galium odoratum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | G1.6 | Fagus woodland | narrower |
European Red List of Habitats | G1.6a | Fagus woodland on non-acid soils | same |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.6 | Fagus woodland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.6 | Fagus woodland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1.6 | Fagus woodland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G1.6 | Fagus woodland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1.6 | Fagus woodland | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G1.7 | Beech woodland | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 41.1 | Beech forests | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 41.1 | Beech forests | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 41.1 | same | ||
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 41.1 | same | ||
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 41.1 | same | ||
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 41.1 | same |