Pontic stone pine forests
English name:
Pontic stone pine forests
Description (English)
Pinus pinea forests of Mediterranean enclaves on the southern Black Sea coast of Anatolia in extreme eastern Paphlegonia and in western and eastern Lazistan, some, at least, apparently indigenous. In Lazistan, they occur, in particular, on hill slopes, from sea level to the top of the coastal range, on eruptive rocks, with a rich undergrowth including Cistus creticus, Pistacia palaestina, Juniperus oxycedrus.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.73B |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G3.7) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Juniperus oxycedrus
Conifers
Pinus pinea
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus oxycedrus | Conifers | |
| Pinus pinea | Conifers |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.83B | Pontic stone pine forests | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.73B | Pontic stone pine forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.73B | Pontic stone pine forests | same |
