Rila and Pirin Macedonian pine forests

Description (English)

Forests dominated by Pinus peuce of high altitudes of the Rila and Pirin ranges of Bulgaria, forming a belt of mixed or pure stands within the 1650 to 2100 metre zone and harbouring the largest populations of the species.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code T3923

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Conifers Pinus peuce
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Pinus peuce Conifers

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) G3.623 Rila and Pirin Macedonian 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 G3.623 Rila and Pirin Macedonian pine forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G3.623 Rila and Pirin Macedonian pine forests same
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