Fenno-Scandian pioneer rock swards
Description (English)
Pioneer communities colonizing thin debris soils and cracks of rocks, cliffs and rock pavements of xerothermic enclaves of the boreonemoral and southern boreal zones of Norway, Sweden and Finland, mostly limited to coastal regions, southern slopes and alvars. Some of the communities share physiognomic and ecological characteristics with the Central European communities of unit R1B5.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code R131 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | E1.115 | Fenno-Scandian pioneer rock swards | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | E1.115 | Fenno-Scandian pioneer rock swards | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | E1.115 | Fenno-Scandian pioneer rock swards | same |
