Arctic heaths
English name:
Arctic heaths
Description (English)
Heaths of arctic mountains, coasts and islands of the Palaearctic zone, mostly dominated by or rich in Cassiope tetragona, often associated with Dryas heaths of unit F2.294.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code F2.256 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F2.2) |
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 | 31.459 | Arctic heaths | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F2.256 | Arctic heaths | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F2.256 | Arctic heaths | same |
