Riverine Salix woodland
Description (English)
Salix spp. scrub or arborescent formations, lining flowing water and submitted to periodic flooding, developed on recently deposited alluvion. Willow brushes are particularly characteristic of rivers originating in major mountain ranges. Shrubby willow formations also constitute an element of lowland and hill riverine successions in all major biomes, often making the belt closest to the water course. Taller arborescent willow formations often constitute the next belt landwards in riverine successions of lowland western nemoral, eastern nemoral and warm-temperate humid forest regions, and a large part of the less diverse riverine systems of the steppic, mediterranean and cold desert zones. Vegetation of alliance Salicion albae, species Salix alba, Salix fragilis, Populus alba, Populus nigra, Populus canescens, Lycopus europaeus, Lysimachia vulgaris, Phalaroides arundinacea and Urtica dioica. May be affected by the invasive alien species Solidago canadensis, Aster novi-belgii, Aster novi-anglii, Impatiens glandulifera.
Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code G1.11 |
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Bern Convention | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
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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Aster novi-belgii | Flowering Plants | |
Impatiens glandulifera | Flowering Plants | |
Lycopus europaeus | Flowering Plants | |
Lysimachia vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
Populus alba | Flowering Plants | |
Populus canescens | Flowering Plants | |
Populus nigra | Flowering Plants | |
Salix alba | Flowering Plants | |
Salix fragilis | Flowering Plants | |
Urtica dioica | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 44.1 | Riparian willow formations | wider |
CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.1. | Broad-leaved forest | n/a |
BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment | ? | Not found in FTBA classification | not defined |
Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 6.1.2 | Saulaie blanche | narrower |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.11 | Riverine Salix woodland | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.11 | Riverine Salix woodland | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1.11 | Riverine Salix woodland | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G1.11 | Riverine Salix woodland | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1.11 | Riverine Salix woodland and scrub | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G1.11 | Riverine willow woodland and scrub | same |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 44.1 | Riparian willow formations | same |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 44.1 | Riparian willow formations | same |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 44.1 | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 44.1 | same | |
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 44.1 | same | |
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 44.1 | same |