Phytosociological evaluation of terrestrial habitat types in Pyramiden area (Svalbard, Norway)

Natural habitats in the area of Pyramiden town (Svalbard, Norway) were assessed as a part of landscape planning for purposes of tourism development. Habitat types evalu-ation was done by using phytosociological units and assessed by IUCN categories. Altogether, 15 main habitat types were united in f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Koroleva, Natalia
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Masaryk Univerzity 2014
Subjects:
habitat types
Pyramiden
Svalbard
IUCN – International Union for Conservation of Nature
Arctic
Norway
Tundra
Online Access:http://journals.muni.cz/CPR/article/view/12860
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Summary:Natural habitats in the area of Pyramiden town (Svalbard, Norway) were assessed as a part of landscape planning for purposes of tourism development. Habitat types evalu-ation was done by using phytosociological units and assessed by IUCN categories. Altogether, 15 main habitat types were united in following groups: 1. Arctic tundra, 2. Barrens, screes, young alluvia areas and glaciers, 4. Wetlands and marshes, 5. Meadows and grasslands, 6. Anthropogenic open plant communities.

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