Heathland, scrub and tundra
Description (English)
Non-coastal land which is dry or only seasonally inundated (with the water table at or above ground level for less than half of the year) with greater than 30% vegetation cover. Tundra is characterised by the presence of permafrost. Heathland and scrub are defined as vegetation dominated by shrubs or dwarf shrubs of species that typically do not exceed 5 m maximum height. Includes shrub orchards, vineyards, hedges (which may have occasional tall trees). Also includes stands of climatically-limited dwarf trees (krummholz) < 3 m high, such as occur in extreme alpine conditions. Includes Salix and Frangula carrs. Excludes coppice (G5.7) and Alnus and Populus swamp woodland (G1.4).
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code F |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 3 | Scrub and grassland | wider |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | D | Heathland | overlap |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | B | Grassland and marsh | overlap |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | A | Woodland and scrub | overlap |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 5.3 | Formations buissonnantes (manteau, fourrés, haies) | narrower |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 8.1 | Cultures de plantes ligneuses | narrower |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 5.4 | Landes | narrower |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 4.4 | Combes à neige | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F | Heathland, scrub and tundra | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F | Heathland, scrub and tundra habitats | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | F | Heathland, scrub and tundra habitats | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | F | Heathland, scrub and tundra habitats | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | F | Heathland and scrub habitats | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | F | Heathland and scrub habitats | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 3 | Part of Scrub and grassland | narrower |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 3 | Part of Scrub and grassland | narrower |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 3 | narrower | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 3 | narrower | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 3 | narrower | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 3 | narrower |
