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Environmental information systems
A simple field method for assessing the ecological quality of riparian habitat in rivers and streams: QBR index.
Item: Source
Year
2003
Abstract
An index of riparian quality useful for the management of streams and rivers is presented. The purpose of the index is to provide managers with a simple method to evaluate riparian habitat quality. The index is easy to calculate and can be used together with any other index of water quality to assess the ecological status of streams and rivers. It may also be a useful tool for defining ‘high ecological status’ under the EC Water Framework Directive.
Authors
Munné A, Prat N., Solí C., Bonada N. & Rieradeval M.
Publisher
Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 13, 147-163
Source type
Journal