EUNIS habitat classification 2012 amended 2019 > J - Constructed, industrial and other artificial habitats

Constructed, industrial and other artificial habitats

English name: Constructed, industrial and other artificial habitats

Description (English)

Primarily human settlements, buildings, industrial developments, the transport network, waste dump sites. Includes highly artificial saline and non-saline waters with wholly constructed beds or heavily contaminated water (such as industrial lagoons and saltworks) which are virtually devoid of plant and animal life. Excludes disused underground mines (H1.7).

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

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