Hercynian Scots pine forests
English name:
Hercynian Scots pine forests
Description (English)
Montane acidophilous woods of indigenous Pinus sylvestris forming local, edaphic or microclimatic enclaves, particularly on sandstones, on blocks and in steep valleys in the beech belt of Hercynian ranges, and in sub-Hercynian collinar systems, usually with Vaccinium myrtillus or lichens.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.422 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Pinus sylvestris
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium myrtillus
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Pinus sylvestris | Conifers | |
| Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.522 | Hercynian Scots pine forests | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.422 | Hercynian Scots pine forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.422 | Hercynian Scots pine forests | same |
