British bell heather coastal dune heaths

English name: British bell heather coastal dune heaths

Description (English)

Erica cinerea-Carex arenaria heaths of decalcified coastal dunes of the western British Isles, mostly dominated by Erica cinerea, sometimes by Calluna vulgaris.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code B1.523
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (B1.5)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants Carex arenaria
Flowering Plants Erica cinerea
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Calluna vulgaris Flowering Plants
Carex arenaria Flowering Plants
Erica cinerea Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 16.243 British bell heather coastal dune heaths source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 B1.523 British bell heather coastal dune heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 B1.523 British bell heather coastal dune heaths same
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