Western Pontic calciphile beech forests
Description (English)
Rare forests limited to calcareous outcrops of the western Pontic Range dominated by Fagus orientalis accompanied by Stephylea pinnata, Buxus sempervirens, Taxus baccata, Euonymus latifolius ssp. caucanus.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.6E14 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taxus baccata | Conifers | |
| Buxus sempervirens | Flowering Plants | |
| Fagus orientalis | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.1E14 | Western Pontic calciphile beech forests | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.6E14 | Western Pontic calciphile beech forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.6E14 | Western Pontic calciphile beech forests | same |