Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines
Description (English)
Mixed forests of secondary species (Acer pseudoplatanus, Fraxinus excelsior, Ulmus glabra, Tilia cordata) of coarse scree, abrupt rocky slopes or coarse colluvions of slopes, particularly on calcareous, but also on siliceous, substrates (Tilio-Acerion Klika 1955). A distinction can be made between one grouping which is typical of cool and humid environments (hygroscopic and shade tolerant forests), generally dominated by the sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) - sub-alliance Lunario-Acerenion, and another which is typical of dry, warm screes (xero-thermophile forests), generally dominated by limes (Tilia cordata, Tilia platyphyllos) - sub-alliance Tilio-Acerenion.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 9180) |
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Habitat type | Priority |
Natura 2000 sites | 2597 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Taxus baccata | Conifers | |
Acer pseudoplatanus | Flowering Plants | |
Actaea spicata | Flowering Plants | |
Carpinus betulus | Flowering Plants | |
Corylus avellana | Flowering Plants | |
Fraxinus excelsior | Flowering Plants | |
Helleborus viridis | Flowering Plants | |
Lunaria rediviva | Flowering Plants | |
Sesleria varia | Flowering Plants | |
Tilia cordata | Flowering Plants | |
Tilia platyphyllos | Flowering Plants | |
Ulmus glabra | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 2.2.3.6 | Quercus robur-Ulmus glabra-Tilia cordata-typ | not defined |
Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 2.2.3.5 | Tilia cordata -typ | not defined |
Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 2.2.3.3 | Ulmus glabra -typ | not defined |
National Vegetation Classification (UK) | W8 | Fraxinus excelsior-Acer campestre-Mercurialis perennis woodland | not defined |
National Vegetation Classification (UK) | W9 | Fraxinus excelsior-Sorbus aucuparia-Mercurialis perennis woodland | not defined |
German Federal List of Biotopes | 430603 | Ahorn-Linden-Hangschuttwald (wärmere Standorte) | not defined |
German Federal List of Biotopes | 430602 | Eschen-Ahorn-Schlucht- bzw. -Hangwald (fleucht-kühle Standorte) | not defined |
German Federal List of Biotopes | 430604 | Sommerlinden-Begulmen-Blockschuttwald | not defined |
German Federal List of Biotopes | 430601 | Sommerlinden-Hainbuchen-Schuttwald | not defined |