Species-rich hedgerows of native species
English name:
Species-rich hedgerows of native species
Description (English)
Hedgerows composed mainly of native species, with on average at least five native woody species per 25 m length, excluding undershrubs such as Rubus fruticosus or climbers such as Clematis vitalba or Hedera helix. In western Europe, many such hedges are thought to be medieval in origin.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code FA.3 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Clematis vitalba
Flowering Plants
Hedera helix
Flowering Plants
Rubus fruticosus
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Clematis vitalba | Flowering Plants | |
| Hedera helix | Flowering Plants | |
| Rubus fruticosus | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORINE Land Cover | 2.3.1. | Pastures | not defined |
| BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment | 26 | Hedgerow | wider |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | J211 | Boundaries: intact hedge, species-rich | overlap |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | J221 | Boundaries: defunct hedge, species-rich | not defined |
| Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats (UK) | 7 | Ancient and/or species rich hedgerows | overlap |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 5.3 | Formations buissonnantes (manteau, fourrés, haies) | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | FA.3 | Species-rich hedgerows of native species | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | FA.3 | Species-rich hedgerows of native species | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | FA.3 | Species-rich hedgerows of native species | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | FA.3 | Species-rich hedgerows of native species | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | F8.3 | Species-rich hedgerows | same |
