The importance of small waterbodies for biodiversity and ecosystem services: implications for policy makers
J Biggs, S Von Fumetti, M Kelly-Quinn - Hydrobiologia, 2017 - Springer
Small waterbodies, including ponds and small lakes, low-order streams, ditches and
springs, are the most numerous freshwater environments globally, are critical for freshwater …
springs, are the most numerous freshwater environments globally, are critical for freshwater …
[HTML][HTML] Small Water Bodies in Great Britain and Ireland: Ecosystem function, human-generated degradation, and options for restorative action
Abstract Small, 1st and 2nd-order, headwater streams and ponds play essential roles in
providing natural flood control, trap** sediments and contaminants, retaining nutrients …
providing natural flood control, trap** sediments and contaminants, retaining nutrients …
The problem of agricultural 'diffuse'pollution: Getting to the point
S Harrison, C McAree, W Mulville, T Sullivan - Science of the Total …, 2019 - Elsevier
Despite introduction of legislation such as the EU Nitrates and Water Framework Directives
(Directives 91/676/EEC and 2000/60/EC respectively), agricultural practices are often still …
(Directives 91/676/EEC and 2000/60/EC respectively), agricultural practices are often still …
[HTML][HTML] A Bayesian Belief Network learning tool integrates multi-scale effects of riparian buffers on stream invertebrates
MAE Forio, FJ Burdon, N De Troyer, K Lock… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Riparian forest buffers have multiple benefits for biodiversity and ecosystem services in both
freshwater and terrestrial habitats but are rarely implemented in water ecosystem …
freshwater and terrestrial habitats but are rarely implemented in water ecosystem …
How effective are ecological metrics in supporting conservation and management in degraded streams?
KL Mathers, CT Robinson, M Hill, C Kowarik… - Biodiversity and …, 2024 - Springer
Biodiversity loss is increasing worldwide, necessitating effective approaches to counteract
negative trends. Here, we assessed aquatic macroinvertebrate biodiversity in two river …
negative trends. Here, we assessed aquatic macroinvertebrate biodiversity in two river …
Headwater streams in the EU Water Framework Directive: Evidence-based decision support to select streams for river basin management plans
A Baattrup-Pedersen, SE Larsen, DK Andersen… - Science of the Total …, 2018 - Elsevier
Headwater streams are important contributors to aquatic biodiversity and may counteract
negative impacts of anthropogenic stress on downstream reaches. In Denmark, the first river …
negative impacts of anthropogenic stress on downstream reaches. In Denmark, the first river …
A review of the nature and source of nutrient impairment in small streams: a desk based characterisation for targeted mitigation measures
Recent research has highlighted the need to refocus research and management on small
streams to address wider catchment water quality and biodiversity concerns, together with …
streams to address wider catchment water quality and biodiversity concerns, together with …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing watercourse quality using results-based indicators in an agri-environment scheme
P Overy, J Moran, P Crushell, H Lally… - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Small watercourses are essential contributors to catchment water quality, but they continue
to suffer degradation across Europe. A results-based agri-environment scheme, aimed at …
to suffer degradation across Europe. A results-based agri-environment scheme, aimed at …
Environmental and aquatic macroinvertebrates metrics respond to the Eucalyptus afforestation gradient in subtropical lowland streams
Eucalyptus afforestation may affect stream ecosystems, but the magnitude of these effects on
water quality and biota in subtropical lowland streams is little understood. We evaluated the …
water quality and biota in subtropical lowland streams is little understood. We evaluated the …
Sub-basin and temporal variability of macroinvertebrate assemblages in Alpine streams: when and where to sample?
C Gabbud, CT Robinson, SN Lane - Hydrobiologia, 2019 - Springer
The seasonal dynamics and spatial variability of macroinvertebrate assemblages in Alpine
streams are becoming better understood. However, the implications of this knowledge for …
streams are becoming better understood. However, the implications of this knowledge for …