Dune-slack fens
English name:
Dune-slack fens
Description (English)
Calcareous and, occasionally, acidic fen formations of coastal dune-slacks (cf. units D2.2, D4.1, in particular units D2.29, D4.11, D4.1H), often invaded by creeping willow, occupying the wettest parts of dune-slacks.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code B1.83 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (B1.8) |
| 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 | Humid dune slacks | 2190 | Narrower | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 16.33 | Dune-slack fens | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.3.1. | Beaches, dunes, and sand plains | n/a |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | SD14 | Salix repens-Campylium stellatum dune-slack community | narrower |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | SD15 | Salix repens-Calliergon cuspidatum dune-slack community | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | B1.83 | Dune-slack fens | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | B1.82 | Dune-slack fens | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | B1.82 | Dune-slack fens | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | B1.82 | Dune-slack fens | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | B1.83 | Dune-slack fens | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | B5.43 | Dune-slack fens | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 16.33 | Dune-slack fens | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 16.33 | Dune-slack fens | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 16.33 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 16.33 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 16.33 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 16.33 | same |
