Moss Caledonian forest
English name:
Moss Caledonian forest
Description (English)
Pinus sylvestris var. scotica forests with a closed canopy and an understorey formed mostly by mosses, in particular Scapania gracilis, Diplophyllum albicans, Thuidium tamariscinum and the hepatic Anastrepta orcadensis.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.413 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G3.41) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Mosses & Liverworts
Thuidium tamariscinum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Thuidium tamariscinum | Mosses & Liverworts |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.513 | Moss Caledonian forest | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.413 | Moss Caledonian forest | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.413 | Moss Caledonian forest | same |
