Hercynian Pinus sylvestris mire forests

Description (English)

Pinus sylvestris formations of bogs and transition mires of the Hercynian system, best represented in the Bohemian Quadrangle, with rare outposts farther west to the Vosges, with Betula pubescens, Betula carpatica, Frangula alnus, Sorbus aucuparia, Eriophorum vaginatum, Ledum palustre, Vaccinium uliginosum, Vaccinium oxycoccos, Andromeda polifolia.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code T3J52

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Not available

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) G3.E22 Hercynian Scots pine mire woods same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G3.E22 Hercynian Scots pine mire woods same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G3.E22 Hercynian Scots pine mire woods same
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