Habitat type
Montane Beech forests (Lamio orvalae – Fagetum) and mixed Beech and Fir Forest (Abieti – Fagetum) Description
From 400 m a.s.l. to the top of Medvednica Mountain are broadleaved forests with dominant Beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees, mixed with Fir (Abies alba) in the higher regions
They have several typical European plants like Sanicle (Sanicula europaea), but are enriched with Illyrian plants like Hacquetia (Hacquetia epipactis). Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) and Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) are typical in more humid areas
The characteristic animals are: the Rosalia Longicorn (Rosalia alpina), and Barbastelle Bat (Barbastella barbastellus); in creek valleys, the Red-breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva); and in higher areas the Bullfinch (Pyrhula pyrhula)
Snow in winter and colder fresh air in summer make this forest type very attractive for citizens