Table 1.
The habitat types (according to the EU coding system) selected for the study are described.
| Habitat type | Habitat code | Altitudinal range (m) | Geographical location | % cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land principally occupied by agriculture, with significant areas of natural vegetation/coniferous forest (Lowland) | CLC 243/CLC 312 | 1050–1080 | Val Canali | – |
| Illyrian Fagus sylvatica forests (Beech) | 91K0 | 1290–1460 | Val Canali | 3.62 |
| Acidophilous Picea forests of the montane to alpine levels (Spruce low) | 9410 | 1530–1590 | Val Canali | 24.31 |
| Acidophilous Picea forests of the montane to alpine levels (Spruce high) | 9410 | 1620–1760 | Tognola | |
| Alpine Larix decidua and/or Pinus cembra forests (Larch) | 9420 | 1780–1860 | Tognola | 12.82 |
| Alpine and Boreal heaths (Alpine) | 4060 | 2040–2180 | Tognola | 10.92 |
A contracted description of the habitats is reported in brackets.