EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > S - Heathland, scrub and tundra > S2 - Arctic, alpine and subalpine scrub > S27 - Krummholz with conifers other than Pinus mugo

Krummholz with conifers other than Pinus mugo

Description (English)

Coniferous krummholz on mineral soils above the tree line dominated by short individuals of Pinus sylvestris (especially in Scotland and Norway) or Picea abies (especially in Scandinavia).

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code S27

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) F2.4 Conifer scrub close to the tree limit narrower
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F2.4 Conifer scrub close to the tree limit same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F2.4 Pinus mugo scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 F2.4 Pinus mugo scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 F2.4 Pinus mugo scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 F1.2 Pinus mugo scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 F1.2 Dwarf pine scrub same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 31.5 Dwarf pine scrub same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 31.5 Dwarf pine scrub same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 31.5   same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 31.5   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 31.5   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 31.51   same
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