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Rail networks

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English name Rail networks Open code browser    Diagram icon

EUNIS habitat type code   J4.3 Level   3
Edition   EUNIS Habitat Classification 2012 - a revision of the habitat classification descriptions.

Description ( English )

Railway tracks, and the immediate highly-disturbed environment adjacent to railways, which may consist of banks or verges.

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 J4.3 Rail networks same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 J4.3 Rail networks same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 J4.3 Rail networks same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 J4.3 Rail networks same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 J4.2 Rail networks same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 J3.2 Rail networks same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 86.43 Railroad switch yards and other open spaces wider
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 86.43   wider
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 86.43   wider
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 86.43   wider
CORINE Land Cover 1.2.2. Road and rail networks and associated land n/a
Biodiversity Broad Habitat Classification (UK) 3 Boundary and linear features overlap
Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 9.4 Voie ferrée same
Biotopes of Slovakia 1996 A510000 Železnicné komunikácie (železnice) n/a
  J Constructed, industrial and other artificial habitats Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Ancestor
  J4 Transport networks and other constructed hard-surfaced areas Go to key navigator, starting with this habitat    Parent
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