Evergreen orchards and groves

Description (English)

Stands of broadleaved evergreen trees cultivated for fruit, mostly olive and citrus fruits, providing permanent tree cover once mature. Extensively cultivated and old groves are habitats supporting rich flora and fauna.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code V62

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) G2.9 Evergreen orchards and groves same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G2.9 Evergreen orchards and groves same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G2.9 Evergreen orchards and groves same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 G2.9 Evergreen orchards and groves same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 G2.9 Evergreen orchards and groves same
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