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Ecosystem types of Europe

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Created 25 Sep 2015 Published 09 Dec 2015 Last modified 26 Feb 2019
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The dataset combines the Corine based MAES ecosystem classes with the non-spatial EUNIS habitat classification for a better biological characterization of ecosystems across Europe. As such it represents probabilities of EUNIS habitat presence for each MAES ecosystem type.

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Based on EUNIS habitat classification level 1
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Relation:
Parent data set:  Conservation status of habitat types and species: datasets from Article 17, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC reporting
Parent data set:  Corine Land Cover 2000 raster data
Parent data set:  EUNIS habitat classification
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1:100000
information.png Rights:
EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (https://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA).
information.png Disclaimer:
The objective of the ecosystem map produced by EEA and its Topic Centre ETC/SIA was to improve the biological description of land cover based ecosystem types. It represents probabilities of EUNIS habitat presence in ecosystem types at European level. Since it is not based on spatial explicit mapping the spatial and thematic accuracy is not of same quality as delineated maps.
information.png Coordinate reference system:
EPSG:3035
information.png Data sources

Corine Land Cover 2006 raster data V.16

information.png Owners:
European Environment Agency (EEA)
information.png Processors:
European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity (ETC/BD)

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The data set aims to combine spatially explicit land cover information with non-spatially referenced habitat information to improve our knowledge about ecosystems and their distribution across Europe. The work supports the MAES process, Target 2 Action 5 of the implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020, established to achieve the Aichi targets of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD).

The objective of the ecosystem data set produced by EEA and its Topic Centre ETC/SIA was to improve the biological description of land cover based ecosystem types. It represents probabilities of EUNIS habitat presence in ecosystem types at European level. Since it is not based on spatial explicit mapping the spatial and thematic accuracy is not of same quality as delineated maps.

The MAES ecosystem typology differentiates three levels: whereas the level 2 of the MAES proposal follows closely the EUNIS level 1, the third level of the MAES typology corresponds to the EUNIS level 2. This level will be the base for the mapping approach.

 

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Ecosystem type map (all classes) Ecosystem type map V2.1 - all classes - (EUNIS Level 2) derived from CORINE Land Cover and additional spatial explicite european datasets according to defined rule set. The rule set builds on the crosswalk between EUNIS nomenclature and CORINE Land Cover nomenclature. The multiple assignements are resolved using additional data like Art. 17 reporting data on habitat types, soil data, HANTS phenological data, potential natural vegetation, elevation zones, etc.
Figure Ecosystem type map (aggregated classes) Ecosystem type map v2.1 - aggregated classes - (EUNIS Level 2) derived from CORINE Land Cover and additional spatial explicite european datasets according to defined rule set. The rule set builds on the crosswalk between EUNIS nomenclature and CORINE Land Cover nomenclature. The multiple assignements are resolved using additional data like Art. 17 reporting data on habitat types, soil data, HANTS phenological data, potential natural vegetation, elevation zones, etc.

Related publications

Publication Mapping and assessing the condition of Europe's ecosystems: progress and challenges We depend on healthy and resilient ecosystems to continue to deliver services, such as food, water, clean air and stable climate, which are essential for our well-being. This report provides an overview about the current condition of ecosystems in Europe and the human pressures they are exposed to. A ecosystem map for Europe reveals that many ecosystems are highly concentrated in a small number of countries, which could increase their vulnerability to environmental change, and a substantial proportion of the most vulnerable ecosystems are not protected within Natura 2000 sites, Marine Protected Areas or equivalent zones.
Publication European ecosystem assessment — concept, data, and implementation Contribution to Target 2 Action 5 Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services (MAES) of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020

See also

Data Table Documents about the EUNIS habitat classification Reports from the projects leading to the revision of EUNIS habitat classification, including a detailed methodology, are available at https://archives.eionet.europa.eu/nrc-biodiversity/library/eunis_classification/reports/reports. Below are documents and crosswalks for Bern Convention Resolution 4 and Habitats Directive Annex I, for Corine Land Cover and for the Palaearctic habitat classification.
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Documents about the EUNIS habitat classification Reports from the projects leading to the revision of EUNIS habitat classification, including a detailed methodology, are available at https://forum.eionet.europa.eu/nrc-biodiversity/library/eunis_classification/reports. Below are documents and crosswalks for the 2019 marine classification and the 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) version of the classification.

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