Crimean Fagus forests
English name:
Crimean beech forests
Description (English)
Beech forests of the northern slopes of the southernmost mountain range of the Crimean Peninsula at altitudes between 600 m and 1100 m, on Jurassic substrates, under a climate regime of cool temperatures and moderate precipitation; the beeches are in almost pure stands or occasionally mixed with Carpinus betulus, Fraxinus excelsior, Tilia cordata, Ulmus glabra, with a poorly developed understorey that may include Euonymus latifolius, Taxus baccata.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.6G |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.6) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Taxus baccata
Flowering Plants
Carpinus betulus
Flowering Plants
Euonymus latifolius
Flowering Plants
Fraxinus excelsior
Flowering Plants
Tilia cordata
Flowering Plants
Ulmus glabra
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Taxus baccata | Conifers | |
| Carpinus betulus | Flowering Plants | |
| Euonymus latifolius | Flowering Plants | |
| Fraxinus excelsior | Flowering Plants | |
| Tilia cordata | Flowering Plants | |
| Ulmus glabra | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.1G | Crimean beech forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.1. | Broad-leaved forest | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1.6G | Crimean Fagus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G1.7G | Crimean beech forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 41.1G | Crimean beech forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 41.1G | Crimean beech forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 41.1G | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 41.1G | same |
