The habitats are grouped together in Broad Habitat types recognised in 'Biodiversity: a UK Steering Group Report' 1995

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Useful Documents & Downloads
- Summary of Habitats found in NW [41.01 KB]
- Habitats by Local Authority [52.50 KB]
- Habitats by Natural Area [34.50 KB]
Habitats
The NW Region Biodiversity Audit includes a comprehensive review of the habitats present in the region. It is based on the broad habitat classification developed for the UK Steering Group Report; 31 of the 37 types in the Steering Group Report are identifiable in the region. These are further subdivided into a total of 82 habitats that include 30 of the key habitats in the Steering Group Report. It should be noted that for the purposes of the regional classification some of the UK key habitats have been further subdivided into habitats which are considered to be distinct and easily recognisable, thus the 30 UK Key Habitats actually appear as 37 key habitats in this Audit. Finally, the classification has been extended to include habitats which are not recognised as key in the Steering Group Report.
The list of habitats in the region has since been updated and numerical targets produced for those habitats in line with the UK BAP Review in 2007. Further details of these can be accessed in the Regional Habitat Targets section.
Select a Habitat
- Broadleaved and Yew Woodland
- Planted Coniferous Woodland
- Lowland Wood Pastures and Parkland
- Boundary Features
- Arable
- Improved Grassland
- Unimproved Neutral Grassland
- Acid Grassland
- Calcareous Grassland
- Lowland Heathland
- Grazing Marsh
- Fens, carr, marsh, swamp and reedbeds
- Lowland Raised Bogs
- Standing Open Water
- Rivers and Streams
- Canals
- Montane (alpine & sub-alpine types)
- Upland Heathland
- Blanket Bog
- Maritime Cliff and Slope
- Shingle above high-tide
- Boulders & Rock above high tide
- Saltmarsh
- Sand Dune
- Estuaries and Embayments
- Saline Lagoons
- Islands and Archipelagoes
- Open Coast
- Open Sea Water Column
- Limestone Pavements
- Urban
- Other Habitats

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