Heather Caledonian forest
English name:
Heather Caledonian forest
Description (English)
Pinus sylvestris var. scotica forests with a heath-like ground cover of Erica cinerea and Calluna vulgaris.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.411 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G3.41) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants
Erica cinerea
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Calluna vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Erica cinerea | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.511 | Heather Caledonian forest | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.411 | Heather Caledonian forest | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.411 | Heather Caledonian forest | same |
