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Raised bog complexes

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English name	Raised bog complexes

English name

Raised bog complexes

EUNIS habitat type code	X04	Level	2
Edition	EUNIS Habitat Classification 2012 - a revision of the habitat classification descriptions.

Description ( English )

Raised bogs are highly oligotrophic, strongly acidic, domed peatlands, whose peat is composed mainly of sphagnum remains and whose surface derives moisture and nutrients only from rainfall (ombrotrophic). Raised bog complexes may include elements of the main mire surface (D1.1) comprising a complex of low hummocks, small pools and their associated vegetation, together with larger pools (C1.46), a marginal lagg (C1.47), pre-woods (G5.64) and other associated habitat types.

Source

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

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Relationships with other classifications

Classification	Code	Title	Relation type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410	X04	Raised bog complexes	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308	X04	Raised bog complexes	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202	X04	Raised bog complexes	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910	X04	Raised bog complexes	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811	X04	Raised bog complexes	same
CORINE Land Cover	4.1.2.	Peatbogs	n/a
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993	E162	Bog: raised	narrower
Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998	X	COMPLEXE	n/a
	X	Habitat complexes	Parent

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