Dune-slack fens

English name: Dune-slack fens

Description (English)

Calcareous and, occasionally, acidic fen formations of coastal dune-slacks (cf. units D2.2, D4.1, in particular units D2.29, D4.11, D4.1H), often invaded by creeping willow, occupying the wettest parts of dune-slacks.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code B1.83
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (B1.8)
Relation to Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Not available

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 16.33 Dune-slack fens source
CORINE Land Cover 3.3.1. Beaches, dunes, and sand plains n/a
National Vegetation Classification (UK) SD14 Salix repens-Campylium stellatum dune-slack community narrower
National Vegetation Classification (UK) SD15 Salix repens-Calliergon cuspidatum dune-slack community narrower
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 B1.83 Dune-slack fens same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 B1.82 Dune-slack fens same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 B1.82 Dune-slack fens same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 B1.82 Dune-slack fens same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 B1.83 Dune-slack fens same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 B5.43 Dune-slack fens same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 16.33 Dune-slack fens same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 16.33 Dune-slack fens same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 16.33   same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 16.33   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 16.33   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 16.33   same
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