Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in cold ecoregions, Wetlands
Organic carbon export
| Stressor type | Hydrology |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Physico-chemical parameters |
| Responding parameter | Organic carbon export |
Response description
Organic carbon is provided for downstream ecosystems in runoff water.
Specification of relevant ecosystem type
Riverine wetlands
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
All Nordic ecoregions
Suggested indicator
Height of water table
Justification of indicator
Organic carbon can be released as dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in runoff water.
Suggested indicator 2
Incidence of storms
Justification of indicator 2
Increased runoff will increase the export of organic matter
