EUNIS habitat classification 2012 amended 2019 > D - Mires, bogs and fens > D3 - Aapa, palsa and polygon mires

Aapa, palsa and polygon mires

English name: Aapa, palsa and polygon mires

Description (English)

Patterned mire complexes of the arctic, subarctic and northern boreal zones.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code D3

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
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 54 Fens, transition mires and spring mires wider
CORINE Land Cover 4.1.2. Peatbogs n/a
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 D3 Aapa, palsa and polygon mires same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D3 Aapa, palsa and polygon mires same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 D3 Aapa, palsa and polygon mires same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 D3 Aapa, palsa and polygon mires same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 D3 Aapa, palsa and polygon mires same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 D3   same
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