U3 - Falaises continentales, pavements rocheux et affleurements rocheux

Inland cliffs, rock pavements and outcrops

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

Unvegetated, sparsely vegetated, and bryophyte or lichen vegetated cliffs, rock faces and rock pavements, not presently adjacent to the sea, and not resulting from recent volcanic activity. Parts of seacliffs free from the influence of wave or wind transported marine salt are included. Rock accumulations resulting from depositional processes are excluded and listed under U2 or U5

Bibliography

 European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity, 2021. EUNIS terrestrial habitat classification 2021 including crosswalks. ETC/BD-EEA. Table Excel transmise par S. Hennekens (Alterra) le 14/02/2022. (Source)