Heathlands are a characteristic feature of the western European landscape. They are characterised by biotic communities of ericaceous dwarf shrubs together with their associated flora and fauna. Heathlands are
highly valued for a variety of reasons, these include their value as cultural landscapes, their historical associations, their characteristic and frequently endangered biodiversity and their value as subjects for ecological study and research.
This web page is intended to be dynamic and serve as an up-to-date source of information about any subject related to heathlands. Some pages contain just brief examples of what they will can contain in the future (policies, funding...) but they can be described as "under construction" and any
contribution will be welcome.


The European Heathland Network has been established to enable all persons involved or interested in ecological research, conservation of wildlife, and in policy formulation and implementation in relation to European heathlands to meet, to stimulate discussion, to promote communication, to
further the understanding of heathland ecosystems and to disseminate information as widely as possible.
Below is information about the areas which make up this web page.
Facts
Origin, geographical distribution, current threats, the future.
Institutions
List of European institutions involved in research or conservation of heathlands.
European/National Policies
EU Habitats Directive
National Conservation Schemes.
Funding
Open calls for research funding at national/European level
Funding for conservation or re-creation of heathlands.
Publications
List of relevant papers and books.
Events
Current and future activities related to the management, conservation and re-creation of heathlands organized in each country.
European Heathland Network
Network of European specialist on heathlands
Secretariat
European Heathland Workshop.
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This site is supported and maintained by English Nature. Contributions from institutions and professionals involved with Heathlands is welcome. Please contact Dr Isabel Alonso with any suggestions and feedback. For
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