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Species-rich hedgerows of native species

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English name Species-rich hedgerows of native species Open code browser    Diagram icon

EUNIS habitat type code   FA.3 Level   3
Edition   EUNIS Habitat Classification 2012 - a revision of the habitat classification descriptions.

Description ( English )

Hedgerows composed mainly of native species, with on average at least five native woody species per 25 m length, excluding undershrubs such as [Rubus fruticosus] or climbers such as [Clematis vitalba] or [Hedera helix]. In western Europe, many such hedges are thought to be medieval in origin.

Source

Hill, M.O., Moss, D. & Davies, C.E. (2001)

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Classification Code Title Relation type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 FA.3 Species-rich hedgerows of native species same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 FA.3 Species-rich hedgerows of native species same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 FA.3 Species-rich hedgerows of native species same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 FA.3 Species-rich hedgerows of native species same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 F8.3 Species-rich hedgerows same
CORINE Land Cover 2.3.1. Pastures not defined
BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment 26 Hedgerow wider
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 J221 Boundaries: defunct hedge, species-rich not defined
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 J211 Boundaries: intact hedge, species-rich overlap
Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats (UK) 7 Ancient and/or species rich hedgerows overlap
Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 5.3 Formations buissonnantes (manteau, fourrés, haies) wider
  F Heathland, scrub and tundra Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Ancestor
  FA Hedgerows Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Parent
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