| Concept URI | https://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/landcover/eagle/LCH-nival-zone |
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| Preferred label | Nival Zone |
| Definition | Highest altitudinal zone, throughout the entire or most of the year covered with snow / ice. This zone is the origin of glaciers. Vegetation is non-existent in this zone, apart from extremely scarse micro organisms. |
| Notation | LCH-nival-zone |
| Status | Valid |
| Status Modified | 2023-11-29 |
| Accepted Date | 2023-11-29 |
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European Environment Agency
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