Species-poor hedgerows of native species
Description (English)
Hedgerows composed mainly of native species, not neatly clipped or obviously planted as a hedge, with on average less than five woody species per 25 m length, excluding undershrubs such as Rubus fruticosus or climbers such as Clematis vitalba or Hedera helix.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code FA.4 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Clematis vitalba | Flowering Plants | |
| Hedera helix | Flowering Plants | |
| Rubus fruticosus | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORINE Land Cover | 2.3.1. | Pastures | not defined |
| BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment | 26 | Hedgerow | wider |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | J222 | Boundaries: defunct hedge, species-poor | not defined |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | J212 | Boundaries: intact hedges, species-poor | overlap |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 5.3 | Formations buissonnantes (manteau, fourrés, haies) | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | FA.4 | Species-poor hedgerows of native species | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | FA.4 | Species-poor hedgerows of native species | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | FA.4 | Species-poor hedgerows of native species | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | FA.4 | Species-poor hedgerows of native species | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | F8.4 | Species-poor hedgerows | same |