Thracio-Euxinian mixed forests

Description (English)

Species-rich mixed forests of mountains of the western and southwestern Black Sea region, including the eastern Balkan Range, the Stranja-Istranca, composed of Quercus polycarpa, Quercus cerris, Carpinus betulus, Carpinus orientalis, Sorbus torminalis, Fagus orientalis, with a varied, multispecific shrub layer and herb layer comprising many Euxinian elements.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code T1E6111

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Carpinus betulus
Flowering Plants Carpinus orientalis
Flowering Plants Fagus orientalis
Flowering Plants Quercus cerris
Flowering Plants Sorbus torminalis
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Carpinus betulus Flowering Plants
Carpinus orientalis Flowering Plants
Fagus orientalis Flowering Plants
Quercus cerris Flowering Plants
Sorbus torminalis Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) G1.A7111 Thracio-Euxinian mixed forests same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G1.A7111 Thracio-Euxinian mixed forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G1.A7111 Thracio-Euxinian mixed forests same
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