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Raised and blanket bogs

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English name Raised and blanket bogs Key navigation    Open code browser    Diagram icon

EUNIS habitat type code   D1 Level   2
Edition   EUNIS Habitat Classification 2012 - a revision of the habitat classification descriptions.

Description ( English )

Peatlands formed by ombrotrophic acid peat, which is (or was while actively growing) capable of growth fed by rainfall rather than by the inflow of water from higher ground in the vicinity.

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 D1 Raised and blanket bogs same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D1 Raised and blanket bogs same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 D1 Raised and blanket bogs same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 D1 Raised and blanket bogs same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 D1 Raised and blanket bogs same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 D1 Raised and blanket bogs same
CORINE Land Cover 4.1.2. Peatbogs n/a
HELCOM Baltic Sea Marine and Coastal Biotopes 1998 03.07.04 Coastal wetlands and meadows: bogs narrower
Ramsar Wetland Types U Non-forested peatlands wider
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 E1 Bog same
Biodiversity Broad Habitat Classification (UK) 12 Bogs same
Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 2.2.4 Cariçaie de transition narrower
Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 2.4 Tourbière narrower
  D Mires, bogs and fens Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Parent
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