Euxinian Castanea sativa forests
English name:
Euxinian chestnut forests
Description (English)
Castanea sativa-dominated forests and naturalised plantations of the foothills and piedmont of the Pontic Range and the Caucasus, characteristic, in particular, of the 100-1100 m level of the Colchidian hills.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.7DA |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.7) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Castanea sativa
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Castanea sativa | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.9A | Euxinian chestnut forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.1. | Broad-leaved forest | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.7DA | Euxinian Castanea sativa forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.7DA | Euxinian Castanea sativa forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1.7DA | Euxinian Castanea sativa forests | same |
