Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in cold ecoregions, Wetlands
Nutrient export
| Stressor type | Hydrology |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Physico-chemical parameters |
| Responding parameter | Nutrient export |
Response description
Increased production leads to greater provision of organic detritus, which is then available for export downstream.
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
All Nordic ecoregions
Suggested indicator
Production of litter
Justification of indicator
Export of nutrients will increase if detritus production is high.
Suggested indicator 2
Runoff
Justification of indicator 2
High rates of runoff will facilitate the export of nutrients
