Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum
Description (English)
Pinus uncinata forests of the western outer Alps, the Jura and Pyrenean north facing slopes (ubacs), developed on siliceous or decalcified soils of the subalpine level with a predominately ericaceous undergrowh comprising Rhododendron ferrugineum (dominant), Vaccinium myrtillus, Vaccinium uliginosum, Calluna vulgaris, Homogyne alpina, Deschampsia flexuosa, Lycopodium annotinum.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code T3-47 |
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Relation to | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
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Vegetation types
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Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Pinus uncinata | Conifers | |
Lycopodium annotinum | Ferns | |
Calluna vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
Deschampsia flexuosa | Flowering Plants | |
Homogyne alpina | Flowering Plants | |
Rhododendron ferrugineum | Flowering Plants | |
Vaccinium myrtillus | Flowering Plants | |
Vaccinium uliginosum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | G3.31 | Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.31 | Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.31 | Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G3.31 | Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G3.31 | Pinus uncinata forests with Rhododendron ferrugineum | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G3.31 | Rusty alpenrose Pinus uncinata forests | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G3.41 | Rusty alpenrose mountain pine forests | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 42.41 | Rusty alpenrose mountain pine forests | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 42.41 | Rusty alpenrose mountain pine forests | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 42.41 | same | ||
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 42.41 | same | ||
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 42.41 | same | ||
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 42.41 | same |