The output of monitoring programmes such as the National Aquatic Ecosystem Bio monitoring Programme must be used in the management of aquatic ecosystems. To achieve this, collected data must, through a systematic framework, be linked to measurable management objectives. This paper demonstrates how the results obtained with biological indices and system-specific knowledge, are combined to derive semi quantitative assessments of ecosystem condition. These assessments provide the basis for responding to the results of a river monitoring programme.
Reference:
Roux, DJ, Kleynhans, CJ and Thirion, C. 1999. Biological monitoring and assessment of rivers as a basis for identifying and prioritising river management options. Water Science and Technology, vol. 39, 11 October, pp 207-210
Roux, D., Kleynhans, C., & Thirion, C. (1999). Biological monitoring and assessment of rivers as a basis for identifying and prioritising river management options. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/569
Roux, DJ, CJ Kleynhans, and C Thirion "Biological monitoring and assessment of rivers as a basis for identifying and prioritising river management options." (1999) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/569
Roux D, Kleynhans C, Thirion C. Biological monitoring and assessment of rivers as a basis for identifying and prioritising river management options. 1999; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/569.
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