Mesic permanent pasture of lowlands and mountains

The most common and widespread kind of traditionally managed pasture on deeper, well-drained mesic soils throughout temperate Europe, with many local types related to regional climate, terrain and pastoral traditions. Typically dominated by mixtures of productive grasses and herbs, it can be species-rich with distinctive scarce and rare plants where low input grazing and manuring are maintained. Often once part of wider pastoral landscapes with associated meadows, it is now widely transformed by intensive grazing.

Código Eunis 2021: R21