Atlantic Alnus glutinosa woods

English name: 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

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Alnus glutinosa
Flowering Plants Alnus incana
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
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

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
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