T1-7 - Hêtraies sur sols non acides

Fagus forest on non-acid soils

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

Forest dominated by beech (Fagus sylvatica and Fagus orientalis) on base-rich to neutral, mesotrophic to eutrophic, mineral soils. It occurs through the Atlantic and continental areas of Europe and, at higher altitudes, in the submediterranean zone. Associated trees, including evergreen conifers like fir (Abies alba) and spruce (Picea abies) which figures at the altitudinal limit, are always subordinate in cover and usually in height, though broadleaved associates are more extensive and diverse on richer soils and, like the usually sparse shrub layer, show regional climate-related variation. The field layer can be species-rich.

Espèces diagnostiques

Fagus sylvatica, Galium odoratum, Lamium galeobdolon, Viola reichenbachiana, Cardamine bulbifera, Mercurialis perennis, Acer pseudoplatanus, Carex sylvatica, Dryopteris filix-mas

Espèces constantes

Fagus sylvatica, Galium odoratum, Acer pseudoplatanus, Viola reichenbachiana, Oxalis acetosella, Lamium galeobdolon, Dryopteris filix-mas, Hedera helix aggr., Fraxinus excelsior, Mercurialis perennis, Rubus fruticosus aggr., Lactuca muralis, Athyrium filix-femina, Corylus avellana, Carex sylvatica, Picea abies, Anemone nemorosa, Abies alba, Poa nemoralis, Euphorbia amygdaloides

Espèces dominantes

Fagus sylvatica, Hedera helix aggr., Galium odoratum

Bibliographie

 European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity, 2021. EUNIS terrestrial habitat classification 2021 including crosswalks. ETC/BD-EEA. Table Excel transmise par S. Hennekens (Alterra) le 14/02/2022. (Source)