© Franz Xaver (CC BY 3.0) Note the dominance of Rhododendron ponticum.
The following is a short summary of the habitat type and how to create/enhance it to a "good" condition. For an informed position, please refer to official up-to-date UKHAB documentation or the UK Government's Condition Assessment Sheet.
A patch of scrub that is under 5m in height, with over 75% cover. Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) should be dominant as the canopy layer, but not in the understorey
Key Species: Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum)
How to Create / Enhance to a "Good" condition
The simplest way to create scrub and scrub mosaics is to allow them to develop naturally (natural regeneration). It works best where existing areas of scrub, like hedgerows and woodland scrub, can spread.
It is not possible to enhance this habitat. You may wish to create a new habitat or buy off-site units.
Useful Resources
Guide 1: Create scrub and scrub mosaic
Guide 2: Manage scrub and scrub mosaics
Guide 3: The Scrub Management Handbook
Please note that this is a simple guide to help identify the habitat. For a definitive description, please refer to UKHab documentation. Joe's Blooms takes no responsibility for the content of external links.