Western Quercus rotundifolia woodland

English name: Western Quercus rotundifolia woodland

Description (English)

Forests and woodland of Quercus rotundifolia occupying mostly siliceous soils of the meso- and supra-Mediterranean areas of the western Meseta and neighbouring regions under more Atlantic, though generally dry, climates. Well-preserved examples are rare, most of the remaining wooded areas being under dehesa (84.5) regime.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code G2.1242
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G2)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Quercus rotundifolia
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Quercus rotundifolia Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 45.342 Western Quercus rotundifolia woodland source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G2.1242 Western Quercus rotundifolia woodland same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G2.1242 Western Quercus rotundifolia woodland same
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