Amat Woods
| Country | Scotland |
| Unitary Authority | Highlands and Islands |
| Centroid* | NH468902 |
| Latitude | 57.875 |
| Longitude | -4.583333333 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0012762 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 234.89 |
| * This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC. | |
General site character
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Inland water bodies (Standing water, Running water) (1%)
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Bogs, Marshes, Water fringed vegetation, Fens (10%)
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Heath, Scrub, Maquis and Garrigue, Phygrana (30%)
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Dry grassland, Steppes (2%)
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Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (25%)
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Coniferous woodland (32%)
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Note When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.
Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site
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91C0 Caledonian forest * Priority feature
Amat Woods complex includes two Caledonian forest areas, Amat Woods and Alladale Woods, which are representative of the North Central biochemical region. The complex has been selected to represent the northern variation of this geographically wide-ranging region. Although comprising only remnants of a formerly more extensive woodland, the pinewood area is still large. The soils are mainly acidic, although basic flushes are a feature of the wood.
Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection
- Not Applicable
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