EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > R - Grasslands and lands dominated by forbs, mosses or lichens > R2 - Mesic grasslands > R21 - Mesic permanent pasture of lowlands and mountains > R216 - Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands

Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands

Description (English)

Grasslands of subarctic affinities of the northern boreal and middle boreal zones of northern Scandinavia and northwestern Russia, of the alpine and arcto-alpine zones of the Caledonian chains of Scandinavia and of lowlands and hills of Iceland, composed of Festuca spp., Agrostis capillaris, with Anthoxanthum odoratum, other grass species, often with Polygonum viviparum and other herbs.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type	code R216
Relation to	Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites)

Legal status

Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments

Legal text	Annex	Name in legal text	Code in legal text	Habitat type relationship	More information
Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats	Revised Annex I of Resolution 4 (1996) of the Bern Convention on endangered natural habitats types using the EUNIS habitat classification (year of revision 2010)	Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands	E1.722	Same	https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc....ckColorLogged=FDC864 Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Bern Convention lists endangered natural habitats requiring specific conservation measures [and the designation of Areas of Special Conservation Interest (ASCIs) forming the Emerald network]

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Agrostis capillaris

Flowering Plants Anthoxanthum odoratum

Flowering Plants Polygonum viviparum

Species scientific name	English common name	Species group
Agrostis capillaris		Flowering Plants
Anthoxanthum odoratum		Flowering Plants
Polygonum viviparum		Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification	Code	Habitat type name	Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012)	E1.722	Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands	same

For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification	Code	Habitat type name	Relationship type	Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410	E1.722	Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308	E1.722	Boreo-arctic Agrostis-Festuca grasslands	same

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