Pindus Hellenic beech forests

English name: Pindus Hellenic beech forests

Description (English)

Fagus sylvatica or Fagus sylvatica-Abies borisii-regis forests of reduced medio-European character and high endemism, mostly characteristic of the central Pindus (Noto Pindhos, "Southern Pindus"), with local occurrences in the northern Pindus, in particular in the Smolikas and the Grammos.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code G1.6A1
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.6)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Conifers Abies borisii-regis
Flowering Plants Fagus sylvatica
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Abies borisii-regis Conifers
Fagus sylvatica Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 41.1A1 Pindus Hellenic beech forests source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G1.6A1 Pindus Hellenic beech forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G1.6A1 Pindus Hellenic beech forests same
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