SAT

scrub-heath & moorland

Current ISIS code: F003

Previous assemblage name: F222 mature heath & dry scrub mosaic.

Linked assemblage: F221 montane and upland.

Description of habitat typically supporting the assemblage: The assemblage type is found on nutrient-poor, acid soils where herbaceous or dwarf shrub vegetation is dominant, although trees and taller shrubs can be an important component of the overall habitat.

Photo of moorland

rich flower resource

Current ISIS code: F002

Previous assemblage name: None. It was established in 2008 as a cross-cutting assemblage.

Linked assemblage: Frequently present with F112 open short sward, although it can turn up in F111 bare sand & chalk, especially in brownfield areas.

scrub edge

Current ISIS code: F001

Previous assemblage name: F212

Linked assemblage: Various

Description of habitat typically supporting the assemblage: This assemblage type is characterised by a wide range of invertebrates but especially aculeates.

epiphyte fauna

Current ISIS code: A215

Previous assemblage name: Not applicable

Linked assemblage: Often in association with the other saproxylic assemblages A213 fungal fruiting bodies, and A221 bark & sapwood decay.

Description of habitat typically supporting the assemblage: This small assemblage type is mostly characterised mainly by bugs and moths.

bark & sapwood decay

Current ISIS code: A212

Previous assemblage name: A222 bark & sapwood decay including conifers

Linked assemblage: A213 fungal fruiting bodies, A211 Heartwood decay.

Description of habitat typically supporting the assemblage: This assemblage type is mainly characterised by beetles.

heartwood decay

Current ISIS code: A211

Previous assemblage name: A211 & A221 heartwood decay in living trees and conifers respectively.

Linked assemblage: Often in association with the other saproxylic assemblages A213 fungal fruiting bodies, and A221 bark & sapwood decay.

Description of habitat typically supporting the assemblage: This assemblage type is mainly characterised by beetles and two-winged flies.