Guidance Heathland and fens: habitat fragmentation

Index section Heathland and fens: habitat fragmentation

• Heathland: habitat fragmentation
• The common viper and the fragmentation of heathland

Introduction

Much of the present-day heathland and raised bog is in small, scattered areas. This fragmentation has adverse effects on certain animal species, such as the common viper.

References

• Schaminée, J.H.J., N.A.C. Smits en E.J. Weeda (2001). Natuurbalans 2001. Achtergronddocument vegetatie. Alterra. Wageningen.

Relevant sections and indicators in the Environmental Data Compendium

• Fragmentation: consequences for nature
• Marshes, bogs and swamps: habitat fragmentation
• Forest and woodland: habitat fragmentation