Brachypodietalia dune grasslands with annuals
Description (English)
Dunal formations of 6220 - Pseudo-steppe with grasses and annuals of the (Thero-Brachypodietea) : Meso- and thermo-Mediterranean xerophile, mostly open, short-grass perennial grasslands rich in therophytes; therophyte communities of oligotrophic soils on base-rich, often calcareous substrates.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 2240) |
|---|---|
| EU conservation status by biogeographical region | Mediterranean - Unfavourable-Bad |
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 115 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2007-2012 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200711 | B1.4 | Coastal stable dune grassland (grey dunes) | overlap |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200711 | B1.49 | Dune Mediterranean xeric grassland | same |
