Atlantic Alnus glutinosa woods
Description (English)
Non-riparian, non-marshy formations of Atlantic regions of the nemoral zone dominated by Alnus glutinosa or Alnus incana.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.B21 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Alnus glutinosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Alnus incana | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.C21 | Atlantic Alnus glutinosa woods | source |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | W6 | Alnus glutinosa-Urtica dioica woodland | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.B21 | Atlantic Alnus glutinosa woods | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.B21 | Atlantic Alnus glutinosa woods | same |