Cedrus brevifolia forests
English name:
Cyprus cedar forests
Description (English)
Forests of Cedrus brevifolia, endemic to Cyprus where they are limited to the western summits of the Troodos range, in the 900-1400 metre range.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.9C2 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G3.9) |
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
| Legal text | Annex | Name in legal text | Code in legal text |
Habitat type relationship |
More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora - consolidated version 01/01/2007 | Annex I: natural habitat types of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation | Cedrus brevifolia forests (Cedrosetum brevifoliae) | 9590 | Same | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.B2 | Cyprus cedar forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.2. | Coniferous forest | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.9C2 | Cedrus brevifolia forests | same |
