In Depth

A2: Scrub

In the UK Phase 1 Habitat Classification system, scrub is classified as A2. This category includes dense or continuous vegetation dominated by woody plants that are typically less than 5 meters tall. Scrub can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, heathlands, and grasslands.Scrub is an important habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. It provides a valuable source of food and shelter for many species, and it can also play an important role in succession, the process by which one type of habitat gradually changes into another.