Peatmoss Caledonian forest
English name:
Peatmoss Caledonian forest
Description (English)
Pinus sylvestris var. scotica forests of damp hollows, with carpets of Sphagnum spp., Molinia caerulea and Erica tetralix.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.415 |
|---|---|
| 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
Flowering Plants
Erica tetralix
Flowering Plants
Molinia caerulea
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Erica tetralix | Flowering Plants | |
| Molinia caerulea | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.515 | Peatmoss Caledonian forest | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.415 | Peatmoss Caledonian forest | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.415 | Peatmoss Caledonian forest | same |
