East European swamp alder woods
Description (English)
Mesotrophic and meso-eutrophic Alnus glutinosa swamp woods of subcontinental and continental regions of eastern Europe, from Mazuria and Masovia east to Bashkiria, often rich in Carex elongata, Ribes nigrum, Sphagnum spp., Dryopteris cristata; in the Sarmatic region, they may occupy extensive areas of nutrient-rich swamps, in particular in the Pripyat area.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code G1.4113 |
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Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.41) |
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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Dryopteris cristata | Ferns | |
Alnus glutinosa | Flowering Plants | |
Carex elongata | Flowering Plants | |
Ribes nigrum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 44.9113 | East European swamp alder woods | source |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.4113 | East European swamp alder woods | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.4113 | East European swamp alder woods | same |