Pressure - Biota Removal/Disturbance

Sources of biota removal/disturbance from wetlands:

  • There are many different forms of biota removal/disturbance in wetlands, including: plant removal; recreational activities (e.g. boating, fishing, vehicle access, camping)


Pressure (Source) indicators
Pressure indicator: ‘close vicinity’ population size
Pressure indicator: fish stocking
Pressure indicator: recreational usage index
Pressure indicator: recreational, commercial, indigenous ‘collector’ usage
Pressure (Direct) indicators
Currently under investigation

Last updated: 21 February 2012

Queensland Government
WetlandInfo   —   Department of Environment and Resource Management

                 

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