Quercus ilex woodland

English name: Holm-oak woodland

Description (English)

Forests dominated by Quercus ilex or Quercus rotundifolia, often, but not necessarily, calcicolous.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code G2.12
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G2)
Relation to Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Quercus ilex
Flowering Plants Quercus rotundifolia
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Quercus ilex Flowering Plants
Quercus rotundifolia Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 45.3 Holm-oak forests source
CORINE Land Cover 3.1.1. Broad-leaved forest n/a
BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment 15 Mediterranean broad-leaved sclerophyllous forests and shrub wider
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G2.12 Quercus ilex woodland same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G2.12 Quercus ilex woodland same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 G2.12 Quercus ilex woodland same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 G2.12 Quercus ilex woodland same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 G2.12 Quercus ilex woodland same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 G2.12 Holm-oak woodland same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 45.3 Holm-oak forests same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 45.3 Holm-oak forests same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 45.3   same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 45.3   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 45.3   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 45.3   same
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