A methodology for the selection of aquatic natural areas
A methodology is presented for selection of aquatic natural areas based on numerical ranking of sites. Non-weighted points are assigned to 24 physical and biological characteristics of the aquatic and terrestrial components of a proposed natural area. Cumulative score reflects both natural diversity...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Biological conservation 1979-01, Vol.15 (4), p.291-300 |
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| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | A methodology is presented for selection of aquatic natural areas based on numerical ranking of sites. Non-weighted points are assigned to 24 physical and biological characteristics of the aquatic and terrestrial components of a proposed natural area. Cumulative score reflects both natural diversity and occurrence of unusual species or conditions. A systematic selection procedure is described which can be utilised by land managers or natural area organisations to arrive at and support objective decisions involving natural area selection. |
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| ISSN: | 0006-3207 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/0006-3207(79)90050-8 |