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Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix
Description (English)
Humid, peaty or semi-peaty heaths, other than blanket bogs, of the Atlantic and sub-Atlantic domains.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 4010) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 548 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
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Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Erica tetralix
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Erica tetralix | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 5.1.2.1 | Erica tetralix-typ | not defined |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | H5 | Erica vagans-Schoenus nigricans heath | not defined |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | M15 | Scirpus cespitosus-Narthecium ossifragum mire | not defined |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | M16 | Erica tetralix-Sphagnum compactum wet heath | not defined |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | M14 | Schoenus nigricans-Narthecium ossifragum heath p.p | not defined |
