Inland Sand Dunes
Description (English)
Sand bodies of eolian origin, possessing constructional relief and separated from the coast and its dune cordons by nondunal habitats, developed within the boreal, nemoral, steppic, warm - temperate humid, mediterranean or subdesert steppe zones. The vegetation is a mosaic of grasslands, heaths and open areas which differs markedly from coastal sand dune communities. Desert sands are excluded. (Habitat type not yet incorporated into the EUNIS habitats classification)
Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code X35 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
