Atlantic and Baltic dune-slack fens

Description (English)

Calcareous and, occasionally, acidic fen formations of coastal dune-slacks (cf. units Q22, Q43, in particular units Q226, Q431 & Q433 of EUNIS 2012), often invaded by creeping willow, occupying the wettest parts of dune-slacks.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code N1H3

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
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) B1.83 Dune-slack fens narrower
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
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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