Boreo-Atlantic birch woods and thickets
Description (English)
Boreal and subarctic Betula pubescens ssp. czerepanovii woods and thickets of Iceland, extreme southwestern Greenland and oceanic western Norway, distributed in lowlands, in valleys and at the foot of mountain slopes, in relatively humid, sheltered situations. In Iceland and Greenland they constitute the only form of boreal woodland. Their stature varies with microclimates, dense low scrubs prevailing along the coasts, in wind-exposed localities and in the most oceanic areas, taller scrub and woods forming further inland and in more continental districts.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.9171 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.917) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.B71 | Boreo-Atlantic birch woods and thickets | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.9171 | Boreo-Atlantic birch woods and thickets | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.9171 | Boreo-Atlantic birch woods and thickets | same |
