N1G Mediterranean coniferous coastal dune forest

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Forests on coastal dunes in the Mediterranean Basin are dominated by different species of pine. Many stands are of planted origin. A variety of other woody species occur including shrubs such as junipers. Where shrubs exceed the cover of pine, the habitat should be considered N19 Mediterranean and Black Sea coastal dune scrub.

Chytrý M., Tichý L., Hennekens S.M., Knollová I., Janssen J.A.M., Rodwell J.S. … Schaminée J.H.J. (2020) EUNIS Habitat Classification: expert system, characteristic species combinations and distribution maps of European habitats. Applied Vegetation Science 23: 648–675. https://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.12519

Version 2021-06-01, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4812736.

For the official presentation of the EUNIS Habitat Classification from the European Environment Agency, please see: EUNIS Terrestrial Habitat Classification 2021. The FloraVeg.EU presentation may show modifications and partial updates to the habitat classification.

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