Large parks

English name: Large parks

Description (English)

Large, varied green spaces within towns and cities, usually > 5ha. They may include small woods (G5), mown lawns (E2.64), water bodies (which may be semi-natural or artificial), flower beds and shrubberies (I2.1), and semi-natural grassland or woodland enclaves.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code X11

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 85.1 Large parks same
CORINE Land Cover 1.4.1. Green urban areas n/a
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 A33 Parkland and scattered trees: mixed overlap
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 A3 Parkland and scattered trees overlap
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 A32 Parkland and scattered trees: coniferous overlap
Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 A31 Parkland and scattered trees: broadleaved overlap
Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 X COMPLEXE n/a
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types
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