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Coastal dune heaths

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English name Coastal dune heaths Open code browser    Diagram icon

EUNIS habitat type code   B1.5 Level   3
Edition   EUNIS Habitat Classification 2012 - a revision of the habitat classification descriptions.

Description ( English )

Stable dunes with a leached surface and vegetation dominated by [Calluna vulgaris], [Empetrum nigrum] or [Erica] spp.

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 B1.5 Coastal dune heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 B1.5 Coastal dune heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 B1.5 Coastal dune heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 B1.5 Coastal dune heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 B1.5 Coastal dune heaths same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 16.23 Crowberry brown dunes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 16.24 Heather brown dunes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 16.23 Crowberry brown dunes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 16.24 Heather brown dunes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 16.23 Crowberry brown dunes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 16.24 Heather brown dunes narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 16.23   narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 16.24   narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 16.23   narrower
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 16.24   narrower
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 16.23   narrower
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 16.24   narrower
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 16.23   narrower
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 16.24   narrower
CORINE Land Cover 3.2.2. Moors and heathland n/a
Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 4.1.4.3 Dwarf schrub heath type on sand with Sand Sedge. n/a
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 H66 Sand-dune: dune heath same
National Vegetation Classification (UK) H11 [Calluna vulgaris]-[Carex arenaria] heath narrower
  B Coastal habitats Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Ancestor
  B1 Coastal dunes and sandy shores Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Parent
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