Temperate Atlantic wet heaths with Erica ciliaris and Erica tetralix
Description (English)
Hygrophilous heaths of areas with a temperate oceanic climate, on semi peaty or dried out soils, with surface minerals in the case of peaty soils (hydromor), with vegetation of the alliances Genistion micrantho-anglicae and Ulicion minoris: Ulici minoris-Ericetum ciliaris, Ulici gallii-Ericetum mackaianae, Ulici minoris-Ericetum tetralicis (Schwickerath 1933 Tuxen 1937), Cirsio filipenduli-Ericetum ciliaris.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 4020) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 269 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Centaurea uliginosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Erica ciliaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Erica mackaiana | Flowering Plants | |
| Erica tetralix | Flowering Plants | |
| Genista anglica | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | M16 | Erica tetralix Sphagnum compactum | not defined |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | H3 | Ulex minor Agrostis heath | not defined |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | H4 | Ulex galli Agrostis heath | not defined |