Illyrian coastal beech forests
Description (English)
Thermophilous Fagus sylvatica forests forming, between Mediterranean Ostrya forests and montane beech forests, a sublittoral belt, stretching from Istria to Albania, and characterized by the massive occurrence of Sesleria autumnalis and the presence of many Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean species, including Fraxinus ornus, Ostrya carpinifolia, Acer obtusatum, Quercus pubescens, Sorbus aria.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.6C31 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.6) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Acer obtusatum | Flowering Plants | |
| Fagus sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
| Fraxinus ornus | Flowering Plants | |
| Ostrya carpinifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus pubescens | Flowering Plants | |
| Sesleria autumnalis | Flowering Plants | |
| Sorbus aria | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.1C31 | Illyrian coastal beech forests | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.6C31 | Illyrian coastal beech forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.6C31 | Illyrian coastal beech forests | same |