EUNIS habitat classification 2012 amended 2019 > G - Woodland, forest and other wooded land > G2 - Broadleaved evergreen woodland

Broadleaved evergreen woodland

English name: Broadleaved evergreen woodland

Description (English)

Temperate forests dominated by broad-leaved sclerophyllous or lauriphyllous evergreen trees, or by palms. They are characteristic of the Mediterranean and warm-temperate humid zones.

Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type	code G2
Bern Convention	Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites)

Legal status

Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements

Legal text	Annex	More information
Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern Convention)	Revised Annex I of Resolution 4 (1996) of the Bern Convention on endangered natural habitats types using the EUNIS habitat classification (year of revision 2014)	https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc....ckColorLogged=FDC864 Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Bern Convention lists endangered natural habitats requiring specific conservation measures [and the designation of Areas of Special Conservation Interest (ASCIs) forming the Emerald network]

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
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112	45	Temperate broad-leaved evergreen forests	same
CORINE Land Cover	2.2.2.	Fruit trees and berry plantations	n/a
CORINE Land Cover	3.1.1.	Broad-leaved forest	n/a
CORINE Land Cover	2.2.3.	Olive groves	n/a
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993	A11	Woodland: broadleaved	overlap
Biodiversity Broad Habitat Classification (UK)	1	Broadleaved, mixed and yew woodland	overlap

For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification	Code	Habitat type name	Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410	G2	Broadleaved evergreen woodland	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308	G2	Broadleaved evergreen woodland	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202	G2	Broadleaved evergreen woodland	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910	G2	Broadleaved evergreen woodland	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811	G2	Broadleaved evergreen woodland	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712	G2	Broadleaved evergreen woodland	same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905	45	Temperate broad-leaved evergreen forests	same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997	45	Temperate broad-leaved evergreen forests	same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996	45		same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993	45		same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991	45		same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989	45		same

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