Protected species in grassland habitats of Ukraine

Based on the analysis of more than 17,000 vegetation plots (relevés), participation 261 protected species (254 vascular plants, six lichens, and one bryophyte) in 30 EUNIS grassland habitat types was revealed. Vegetation were assigned to using EUNIS-ESy expert system with further verification. We consider as those listed current edition Red Data Book Ukraine, Resolution 6 Bern Convention, Annexes II IV Habitat Directive, IUCN List (only categories VU, EN, CR). The studied according following three criteria: (1) total number a certain type, (2) which at least is present, (3) mean per within each type. True steppes (R1B) meadow (R1A) differed significant predominance species. Arctic alpine calcareous (R44) Continental dry rocky steppic dwarf scrub chalk outcrops (R15) had largest proportion highest numbers relevé. Saline habitats, particular Temperate inland salt marsh (R63) Semi desert pan (R64), characterized by smallest Among all species, Gymnadenia conopsea, Stipa capillata, Colchicum autumnale Gladiolus imbricatus occurred types. results analysis, appropriate ways optimizing protection habitats are proposed.