Dry sand heaths with Calluna and Empetrum nigrum
Description (English)
Coastal non-dunal Calluna vulgaris and Empetrum nigrum heaths of the North Sea and the Baltic, formed on quartzic sands originating in redeposited and reworked glacial drift and outwash.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 2320) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 79 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 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants
Empetrum nigrum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Calluna vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Empetrum nigrum | Flowering Plants |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 4.1.4.3 | Calluna vulgaris-Empetrum nigrum-Carex arenaria-typ | not defined |
