Populus tremula and Betula woods with Sambucus
English name:
Aspen and birch woods with elder
Description (English)
Open woodlands dominated by Betula pendula. The tree and shrub layers are species-poor, with frequent occurrence of Sambucus racemosa. The herb layer is usually well developed, relatively species-rich, the most common species are Poa nemoralis, Hordelymus europaeus, Anemone nemorosa, Dryopteris filix-mas, Luzula luzuloides, Galium odoratum, Rosa tomentosa, Epilobium montanum, Euphorbia amygdaloides.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.95 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Ferns
Dryopteris filix-mas
Flowering Plants
Anemone nemorosa
Flowering Plants
Betula pendula
Flowering Plants
Epilobium montanum
Flowering Plants
Euphorbia amygdaloides
Flowering Plants
Galium odoratum
Flowering Plants
Hordelymus europaeus
Flowering Plants
Luzula luzuloides
Flowering Plants
Poa nemoralis
Flowering Plants
Rosa tomentosa
Flowering Plants
Sambucus racemosa
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Dryopteris filix-mas | Ferns | |
| Anemone nemorosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Betula pendula | Flowering Plants | |
| Epilobium montanum | Flowering Plants | |
| Euphorbia amygdaloides | Flowering Plants | |
| Galium odoratum | Flowering Plants | |
| Hordelymus europaeus | Flowering Plants | |
| Luzula luzuloides | Flowering Plants | |
| Poa nemoralis | Flowering Plants | |
| Rosa tomentosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Sambucus racemosa | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.3.5 | Stade arbustif préforestier | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.95 | Populus tremula and Betula woods with Sambucus | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.95 | Populus tremula and Betula woods with Sambucus | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G1.95 | Populus tremula and Betula woods with Sambucus | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G1.95 | Populus tremula and Betula woods with Sambucus | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G1.95 | Populus tremula and Betula woods with Sambucus | same |
