Medio-European neutrophile Fagus forests
Description (English)
Fagus sylvatica and, in higher mountains, Fagus sylvatica-Abies alba or Fagus sylvatica-Abies alba-Picea abies forests developed on neutral or near-neutral soils, with mild humus (mull), of the medio-European and Atlantic domaines of Western Europe and of central and northern Central Europe, characterised by a strong representation of species belonging to the ecological groups of Anemone nemorosa, of Lamium galeobdolon, of Carex pilosa, of Galium odoratum and Melica uniflora and, in mountains, various Dentaria spp., forming a richer and more abundant herb layer than in the forests of units G1.61 and G1.62. Vegetation of alliance Fagion, suballiance Eu-Fagenion.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.63 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.6) |
| 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 | Asperulo-Fagetum beech forests | 9130 | Same | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Abies alba
Conifers
Picea abies
Flowering Plants
Anemone nemorosa
Flowering Plants
Carex pilosa
Flowering Plants
Fagus sylvatica
Flowering Plants
Galium odoratum
Flowering Plants
Melica uniflora
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Abies alba | Conifers | |
| Picea abies | Conifers | |
| Anemone nemorosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex pilosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Fagus sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
| Galium odoratum | Flowering Plants | |
| Melica uniflora | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.13 | Medio-European neutrophile beech forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.1. | Broad-leaved forest | n/a |
| BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment | 12 | Lowland and submontane beech forests | overlap |
| BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment | 13 | Montane beech and mixed beech-fir-spruce forest | overlap |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 2.2.2.2 | Beech forest of low herb type | n/a |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 2.2.2.3 | Beech forest of tall herb type | n/a |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | W12 | Fagus sylvatica-Mercurialis perennis woodland | narrower |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 6.2.4 | Hêtraie mésophile de l'étage montagnard inférieur | narrower |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 6.2.3 | Hêtraie mésophile de basse altitude | narrower |
| Biotopes of the Czech Republic 2001 | L5.1 | KVĚTNATÉ BUČINY (Herb-rich beech forests) | same |
| Biotopes of Slovakia 1996 | 2113500 | Bukové kvetnaté lesy podhorské | n/a |
| Biotopes of Slovakia 1996 | 2113400 | Bukové a jedlové kvetnaté lesy | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.63 | Medio-European neutrophile Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.63 | Medio-European neutrophile Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1.63 | Medio-European neutrophile Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G1.63 | Medio-European neutrophile Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1.63 | Medio-European neutrophile Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G1.73 | Medio-European neutrophile beech forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 41.13 | Medio-European neutrophile beech forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 41.13 | Medio-European neutrophile beech forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 41.13 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 41.13 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 41.13 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 41.13 | same |
