Pinus sylvestris light taiga
Description (English)
Forest naturally dominated by Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) but often with some birch (Betula pendula and B. pubescens). They occur on lithomorphic and podzolised, moderately dry soils throughout the European boreal zone. The field layer is rich in dwarf shrubs, bryophytes and lichens. There can be a specialised herbaceous flora on eskers.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code T3G |
|---|---|
| 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
Conifers
Pinus sylvestris
Mosses & Liverworts
Pleurozium schreberi
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Mosses & Liverworts
Hylocomium splendens
Conifers
Picea abies
Mosses & Liverworts
Ptilium crista-castrensis
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium myrtillus
Flowering Plants
Melampyrum pratense
Flowering Plants
Betula pubescens
Flowering Plants
Luzula pilosa
Flowering Plants
Linnaea borealis
Flowering Plants
Sorbus aucuparia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pinus sylvestris | Conifers | |
| Pleurozium schreberi | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Vaccinium vitis-idaea | Flowering Plants | |
| Hylocomium splendens | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Picea abies | Conifers | |
| Ptilium crista-castrensis | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants | |
| Melampyrum pratense | Flowering Plants | |
| Betula pubescens | Flowering Plants | |
| Luzula pilosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Linnaea borealis | Flowering Plants | |
| Sorbus aucuparia | Flowering Plants |
Conifers
Pinus sylvestris
Mosses & Liverworts
Pleurozium schreberi
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium myrtillus
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Conifers
Picea abies
Mosses & Liverworts
Hylocomium splendens
Flowering Plants
Avenella flexuosa
Flowering Plants
Betula pubescens
Flowering Plants
Sorbus aucuparia
Flowering Plants
Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants
Melampyrum pratense
Flowering Plants
Luzula pilosa
Conifers
Juniperus communis subsp. communis
Flowering Plants
Empetrum nigrum
Flowering Plants
Trientalis europaea
Flowering Plants
Betula pendula
Mosses & Liverworts
Ptilium crista-castrensis
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium uliginosum
Mosses & Liverworts
Polytrichum commune
Flowering Plants
Linnaea borealis
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pinus sylvestris | Conifers | |
| Pleurozium schreberi | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants | |
| Vaccinium vitis-idaea | Flowering Plants | |
| Picea abies | Conifers | |
| Hylocomium splendens | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Avenella flexuosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Betula pubescens | Flowering Plants | |
| Sorbus aucuparia | Flowering Plants | |
| Calluna vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Melampyrum pratense | Flowering Plants | |
| Luzula pilosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Juniperus communis subsp. communis | Conifers | |
| Empetrum nigrum | Flowering Plants | |
| Trientalis europaea | Flowering Plants | |
| Betula pendula | Flowering Plants | |
| Ptilium crista-castrensis | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Vaccinium uliginosum | Flowering Plants | |
| Polytrichum commune | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Linnaea borealis | Flowering Plants |
Conifers
Pinus sylvestris
Mosses & Liverworts
Pleurozium schreberi
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium myrtillus
Mosses & Liverworts
Hylocomium splendens
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pinus sylvestris | Conifers | |
| Pleurozium schreberi | Mosses & Liverworts | |
| Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants | |
| Hylocomium splendens | Mosses & Liverworts |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | G3.B | Pinus taiga woodland | same |
| European Red List of Habitats | G3.B | Pinus sylvestris taiga woodland | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.B | Pinus taiga woodland | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.B | Pinus taiga woodland | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G3.B | Pinus taiga woodland | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G3.B | Pinus taiga woodland | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G3.B | Pinus taiga woodland | same |
