Selecting indicator species to monitor ecological integrity : a review
Reviews issues to consider when selecting indicator species for a monitoring program that aims to maintain or restore ecological integrity. Examines the pros and cons of different management approaches on which a conservation program can be based. Identifies potential indicators of ecological integr...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Environmental monitoring and assessment 2002-08, Vol.78 (1), p.45-61 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Reviews issues to consider when selecting indicator species for a monitoring program that aims to maintain or restore ecological integrity. Examines the pros and cons of different management approaches on which a conservation program can be based. Identifies potential indicators of ecological integrity at various levels of the ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on the species level. Lists and describes three conditions that can be useful when using indicator species. Presents and discuss different methods that have been used to select indicator species. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence. |
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ISSN: | 1573-2959 0167-6369 1573-2959 |
DOI: | 10.1023/a:1016136723584 |