Atlantic saltmarsh grass lawns
English name:
Atlantic saltmarsh grass lawns
Description (English)
Communities of the lower and middle schorre of the shores of the Atlantic ocean and connected seas with an overwhelming dominance of Puccinellia maritima, often in almost monospecific stands forming bright green lawns characteristic, in particular, of pioneer stages of the lowest levels and of intensely grazed areas.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A2.541 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A2.5) |
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
| Legal text | Annex | Name in legal text | Code in legal text |
Habitat type relationship |
More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora - consolidated version 01/01/2007 | Annex I: natural habitat types of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation | Atlantic salt meadows (Glauco-Puccinellietalia maritimae) | 1330 | Narrower | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Puccinellia maritima
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Puccinellia maritima | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 15.31 | Saltmarsh grass lawns | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 4.2.1. | Salt marshes | n/a |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 4.2.3.1 | Common Salt Marsh grass type | n/a |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | SM13 | Puccinellia maritima salt-marsh community | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A2.541 | Atlantic saltmarsh grass lawns | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A2.641 | Atlantic saltmarsh grass lawns | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A2.641 | Atlantic saltmarsh grass lawns | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A2.641 | Saltmarsh grass lawns | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | A2.621 | Saltmarsh grass lawns | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | B3.31 | Saltmarsh grass lawns | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 15.31 | Saltmarsh grass lawns | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 15.31 | Saltmarsh grass lawns | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 15.31 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 15.31 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 15.31 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 15.131 | same |
