Hercynian Pinus sylvestris forests

Description (English)

Montane acidophilous woods of indigenous Pinus sylvestris forming local, edaphic or microclimatic enclaves, particularly on sandstones, on blocks and in steep valleys in the beech belt of Hercynian ranges, and in sub-Hercynian collinar systems, usually with Vaccinium myrtillus or lichens.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code T3522

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Conifers Pinus sylvestris
Flowering Plants Vaccinium myrtillus
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Pinus sylvestris Conifers
Vaccinium myrtillus Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) G3.422 Hercynian Scots pine forests same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G3.422 Hercynian Scots pine forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G3.422 Hercynian Scots pine forests same
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