New Zealand Periphyton Guideline: Detecting, Monitoring and Managing Enrichment of Streams
| URL: | http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water/nz-periphyton-guide-jun00.html |
| Year of Publication : | 2000 |
| Region: (e.g. Canterbury or NZ-wide) | New Zealand - wide |
| Description: | From MfE website. A background review of the structure and value of periphyton communities in streams, factors controlling growth and composition of periphyton, and the effects of human activities on the community. It includes a set of guidelines developed to help prevent degradation of aesthetic/recreational, biodiversity and angling values by excessive enrichment of streams (and resultant proliferations of periphyton). |