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Division (67) Layers

United Kingdom

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The following layers are defined.

1

  • tree layer (only ligneous, incl. climbers) > 5 m height

    • 2

  • shrub layer (only ligneous, incl. climbers) > 0,5 m height

    • 3

  • herb layer (all non-ligneous, and ligneous < 0,5m height)

    • 4

  • moss layer (i.e. terricolous bryophytes and lichens).

    • Seedlings and browsed trees below 0,5 m should be part of the herb layer.