Woodrush Caledonian forest
Description (English)
Pinus sylvestris var. scotica forests with a ground cover rich in grass-like species, in particular Luzula pilosa, Anthoxanthum odoratum, Agrostis capillaris, Agrostis canina, Festuca ovina, together with Vaccinium spp. and bryophytes.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code G3.414 |
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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
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Pinus sylvestris var. scotica | Conifers | |
Agrostis canina | Flowering Plants | |
Agrostis capillaris | Flowering Plants | |
Anthoxanthum odoratum | Flowering Plants | |
Festuca ovina | Flowering Plants | |
Luzula pilosa | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.514 | Woodrush Caledonian forest | source |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.414 | Woodrush Caledonian forest | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.414 | Woodrush Caledonian forest | same |