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Guidance on the interpretation of the Biodiversity Broad Habitat Classification (terrestrial and freshwater types): Definitions and the relationship with other classifications 2000

Abstract

This report contains the definitions for each of the terrestrial and freshwater types of the UK BAP Broad Habitat classifications. The definitions given are based upon the descriptions agreed by the UK Biodiversity Group and published in volume two of the second tranche of action plans (UK Biodiversity Group 1998b).

In addition to the definitions, annex 1 of this report contains tables which show the correspondence between these broad habitat types and a number of other standard habitat classifications, and select lists of habitats of conservation interest commonly used in the UK for collecting and reporting data.

Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 2000·07·01

Citation
Jackson, D.L. 2000. Guidance on the interpretation of the Biodiversity Broad Habitat Classification (terrestrial and freshwater types): Definitions and the relationship with other classifications, JNCC Report No. 307, JNCC, Peterborough, ISSN 0963-8091.

Lineage
The information presented in this report will form the basis of a manual of interpretation for the Broad Habitat Classification, to be published at a later date.

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC author

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2019·10·31

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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