Grassland Habitats of Community Importance on the Territory of Godech Municipality, West Bulgaria

The investigated territory is located in the Western part of Bulgaria. The aim of the presented research is to reveal the diversity of grassland habitats in Godech Municipality. Following the Braun-Blanquet approach, 418 relevés were collected during the 2019-2020 field seasons and the grassland habitats were verified at 3422 field points, as well. The latter represent terrain samplings that prove or disprove preliminary habitat interpretation. The following habitat types (eight in total): 6210, 6230, 62A0, 62D0, 6410, 6430, 6510 and 6520 were found on field, according to Directive 92/43/EEC. The main threats are modification of the habitats into shrublands and the invasion of plants species. Some of the habitats are being ploughed and turned into agricultural areas. The results obtained may be used as a basis for a territorial expansion of the study in the neighboring municipalities.