North Atlantic boreo-alpine heaths
English name:
North Atlantic boreo-alpine heaths
Description (English)
Lowland and alpine boreal heaths of Iceland, Spitzbergen and Greenland formed by low, compact or mat-forming shrubs of Ericaceae, Empetrum hermaphroditum, Betula nana, Juniperus nana and Salix spp. and alpine flora elements.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code F2.255 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F2.2) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Juniperus nana
Flowering Plants
Betula nana
Flowering Plants
Empetrum hermaphroditum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus nana | Conifers | |
| Betula nana | Flowering Plants | |
| Empetrum hermaphroditum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 31.455 | North Atlantic boreo-alpine heaths | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F2.255 | North Atlantic boreo-alpine heaths | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F2.255 | North Atlantic boreo-alpine heaths | same |
