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'''NVC community W10''' ('''''[[Quercus robur]] - [[Pteridium aquilinum]] - [[Rubus fruticosus]]'' woodland''') is one of the [[Woodland and scrub communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system|woodland]] [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|communities]] in the [[British National Vegetation Classification]] system. It is one of the six communities falling in the "mixed deciduous and oak/birch woodlands" group. |
'''NVC community W10''' ('''''[[Quercus robur]] - [[Pteridium aquilinum]] - [[Rubus fruticosus]]'' woodland''') is one of the [[Woodland and scrub communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system|woodland]] [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|communities]] in the [[British National Vegetation Classification]] system. It is one of the six communities falling in the "mixed deciduous and oak/birch woodlands" group. |
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This is a widely distributed community, except in Scotland. There are five [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]]. |
This is a widely distributed community, except in Scotland. There are five [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]]. |
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==Community composition== |
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Four [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|constant species]] are found in this community: |
Four [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|constant species]] are found in this community: |
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* [[Honeysuckle]] (''Lonicera periclymenum'') |
* [[Honeysuckle]] (''Lonicera periclymenum'') |
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* [[Bracken]] (''Pteridium aquilinum'') |
* [[Bracken]] (''Pteridium aquilinum'') |
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* [[Bramble]] (''Rubus |
* [[Bramble]] (''Rubus fruticosus'' agg.) |
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No [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|rare species]] are also associated with the community. |
No [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|rare species]] are also associated with the community. |
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==Distribution== |
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This community is widespread throughout lowland areas of England and Wales. It extends into lowland southern and eastern areas of Scotland, but in the west, it is replaced by community [[British NVC community W11|W11]]. |
This community is widespread throughout lowland areas of England and Wales. It extends into lowland southern and eastern areas of Scotland, but in the west, it is replaced by community [[British NVC community W11|W11]]. |
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==Subcommunities== |
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There are five [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]]: |
There are five [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]]: |
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* the so-called '''typical subcommunity''' |
* the so-called '''typical subcommunity''' |
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* the '''''Anemone nemorosa'' subcommunity''' |
* the '''''[[Anemone nemorosa]]'' subcommunity''' |
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* the '''''Hedera helix'' subcommunity''' |
* the '''''[[Hedera helix]]'' subcommunity''' |
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* the '''''Holcus lanatus'' subcommunity''' |
* the '''''[[Holcus lanatus]]'' subcommunity''' |
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* the '''''Acer pseudoplatanus'' - ''Oxalis acetosella'' subcommunity''' |
* the '''''[[Acer pseudoplatanus]]'' - ''[[Oxalis acetosella]]'' subcommunity''' |
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==References== |
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* [[Rodwell, J. S.]] (1991) ''[[British Plant Communities (series of books)|British Plant Communities Volume 1 - Woodlands and scrub]]'' {{ISBN|0-521-23558-8}} (hardback), {{ISBN|0-521-62721-4}} (paperback) |
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Latest revision as of 22:08, 6 December 2021
NVC community W10 (Quercus robur - Pteridium aquilinum - Rubus fruticosus woodland) is one of the woodland communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system. It is one of the six communities falling in the "mixed deciduous and oak/birch woodlands" group.
This is a widely distributed community, except in Scotland. There are five subcommunities.
Community composition
[edit]Four constant species are found in this community:
- English Oak (Quercus robur)
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)
- Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
- Bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.)
No rare species are also associated with the community.
Distribution
[edit]This community is widespread throughout lowland areas of England and Wales. It extends into lowland southern and eastern areas of Scotland, but in the west, it is replaced by community W11.
Subcommunities
[edit]There are five subcommunities:
- the so-called typical subcommunity
- the Anemone nemorosa subcommunity
- the Hedera helix subcommunity
- the Holcus lanatus subcommunity
- the Acer pseudoplatanus - Oxalis acetosella subcommunity
References
[edit]- Rodwell, J. S. (1991) British Plant Communities Volume 1 - Woodlands and scrub ISBN 0-521-23558-8 (hardback), ISBN 0-521-62721-4 (paperback)