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The use of site factors as classification characteristics for ecotopes

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Part of the book series: Ecology & Environment ((ECOLEN,volume 2))

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This chapter describes a classification of small-scale ecosystems or ecotopes using abiotic and biotic site factors as classification characteristics. The plant species composition of the types distinguished can be used for mapping purposes. To this end, ecological species groups have been defined that are characteristic for the different ecosystem types.

The classification is meant for use in environmental impact assessment. So far, efforts have focused on the classification of terrestrial ecosystems and their description in terms of floristic composition. However, our goal is to classify all ecosystems occurring in the Netherlands and, also, to include fauna in the description. The use of the classification in environmental impact assessment is discussed, and a comparison is made with vegetation classifications.

Our conclusion is that the use of site factors for the classification of ecosystems is of more than merely practical importance, because it facilitates the integration of knowledge about the abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems.

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Runhaar, H.J., de Haes, H.A.U. (1994). The use of site factors as classification characteristics for ecotopes. In: Klijn, F. (eds) Ecosystem Classification for Environmental Management. Ecology & Environment, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1384-9_7

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