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Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey - a technique for environmental audit
(2007)
JNCC
Revised reprint 2003, reprinted 2007
This A4 Handbook is supported by an A5 Phase 1 Field Manual. Both were published first in 1990 by the Nature Conservancy Council (NCC): later versions, with limited additions, have been produced by JNCC.

Summary

 
 
 
The Phase 1 habitat classification and associated field survey technique provides a relatively rapid system to record semi-natural vegetation and other wildlife habitats. Each habitat type/feature is defined by way of a brief description and is allocated a specific name, an alpha-numeric code, and unique mapping colour. The system has been widely used and continues to act as the standard ‘phase 1’ technique for habitat survey across the UK.
 
The main A4 Phase 1 Handbook is supported by an A5 Phase I Field Manual. Both were published first in 1990 by the Nature Conservancy Council (NCC): later versions, with limited additions, have been produced by JNCC. The PDF is a typed copy of the 2003 edition of the A4 Phase 1 Handbook.
 
For further information on the Phase 1 Habitat Classification.
 
 
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78 pages A4 softback
ISBN 0 86139 636 7
 
Please cite as: JNCC, (2007), Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey - a technique for environmental audit, Revised reprint 2003, reprinted 2007, 78 pages A4 softback, ISBN 0 86139 636 7
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