Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands
Description (English)
Grasslands of subarctic affinities of the northern boreal and middle boreal zones of northern Scandinavia and northwestern Russia, of the alpine and arcto-alpine zones of the Caledonian chains of Scandinavia and of lowlands and hills of Iceland, composed of Festuca spp., Agrostis capillaris, with Anthoxanthum odoratum, other grass species, often with Polygonum viviparum and other herbs.
Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code E1.722 |
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Bern Convention | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Agrostis capillaris | Flowering Plants | |
Anthoxanthum odoratum | Flowering Plants | |
Polygonum viviparum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 35.122 | Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands | source |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | E1.722 | Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | E1.722 | Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands | same |