EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > R - Grasslands and lands dominated by forbs, mosses or lichens > R5 - Forest fringes and clearings and tall forb stands

Forest fringes and clearings and tall forb stands

Description (English)

Stands of tall herbs or ferns, occuring on disused urban or agricultural land, by watercourses, at the edge of woods, or invading pastures. Stands of shorter herbs forming a distinct zone (seam) at the edge of woods.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code R5

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) E5 Woodland fringes and clearings and tall forb stands same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 E5 Woodland fringes and clearings and tall forb stands same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 E5 Woodland fringes and clearings and tall forb habitats same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 E5 Woodland fringes and clearings and tall forb habitats same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 E5 Woodland fringes and clearings and tall forb habitats same
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