Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8844987 | Ecological Indicators | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Dominance based indices (Mean C and FQI) significantly correlated with Mean C and FQI using all species, but Mean C was more strongly correlated than FQI. Mean C of cover-dominant species correlated with the Ohio Rapid Assessment Method, but could only distinguish the lowest and highest North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method ratings. Removal of graminoids as a group, which are difficult to identify, did not appear to affect Mean C, even in herbaceous wetlands, though some wetlands were comprised of only graminoids; a dominance based index would still be useful in graminoid marshes. The availability of this cost-saving assessment tool will benefit researchers and practitioners looking for more expedient ways of assessing wetland quality or validating rapid assessments with direct measurements.
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Authors
Kristie Gianopulos,