Iberian Spanish juniper forests
English name:
Iberian Spanish juniper forests
Description (English)
Juniperus thurifera forests on calcareous substrates in the supra- Mediterranean levels of the Iberian Range and neighbouring plateaux, dispersed throughout the entire system, in an arc extending from the province of Burgos to the Serrania de Cuenca and the mountains of Teruel; these constitute the main range of the species. Pinus sylvestris and Pinus salzmannii may accompany the juniper; Juniperus hemisphaerica and Berberis hispanica may be common in the undergrowth.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.921 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G3.9) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Juniperus thurifera
Conifers
Pinus sylvestris
Flowering Plants
Berberis hispanica
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus thurifera | Conifers | |
| Pinus sylvestris | Conifers | |
| Berberis hispanica | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.A21 | Iberian Spanish juniper forests | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.921 | Iberian Spanish juniper forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.921 | Iberian Spanish juniper forests | same |
