Species-rich hedgerows of native species
Description (English)
Hedgerows composed mainly of native species, with on average at least five native woody species per 25 m length, excluding undershrubs such as Rubus fruticosus or climbers such as Clematis vitalba or Hedera helix. In western Europe, many such hedges are thought to be medieval in origin.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code SA-3 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | FA.3 | Species-rich hedgerows of native species | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | FA.3 | Species-rich hedgerows of native species | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | FA.3 | Species-rich hedgerows of native species | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | FA.3 | Species-rich hedgerows of native species | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | FA.3 | Species-rich hedgerows of native species | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | F8.3 | Species-rich hedgerows | same |
